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establish certain provisions regarding commercial security deposits.

South Dakota commercial landlords must now return security deposits within 60 days of a tenant moving out, or provide a written explanation of what they're withholding and why. Landlords can only keep deposits to cover unpaid rent, other lease-related debts, or damage beyond normal wear and tear, and must provide itemized receipts if requested—if they fail to follow these rules, they lose the right to withhold any deposit money at all.

revise certain provisions regarding the right of a mother to breastfeed her child.

# HB 1245 Summary This bill strengthens a mother's legal right to breastfeed her child in any public or private location where she is otherwise allowed to be, and clarifies that breastfeeding is not considered indecent exposure or disorderly conduct. The change ensures mothers have explicit protection from harassment, discrimination, or being asked to leave establishments while nursing their children.