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revise provisions regarding civil forfeitures.

# HB1174 Summary HB1174 strengthens protections for property owners in civil forfeiture cases by requiring law enforcement to meet a higher standard of proof and by allowing property owners to more easily challenge the government's seizure of their assets. The bill also limits how law enforcement can use forfeited property and requires clearer notice to owners about their rights when property is taken.

provide for criminal background checks for certain applicants and employees of the Department of Public Safety.

HB1002 requires the Department of Public Safety to conduct criminal background checks on certain applicants and employees, establishing a new screening process to help ensure public safety within the department. The bill likely specifies which positions require these checks and what disqualifying criminal histories would prevent hiring or employment, though the exact details would depend on the bill's specific provisions.

revise certain provisions regarding the collection and storage of sexual assault kit evidence.

# HB1180 Summary This bill updates South Dakota's rules for how law enforcement collects, handles, and stores sexual assault kits to improve evidence preservation and tracking. The changes establish clearer procedures for documenting when kits are received, stored, and tested, and require better inventory management to prevent evidence from being lost or destroyed.

revise provisions regarding the Law Enforcement Officers Certification Commission.

SB127 revises how the Law Enforcement Officers Certification Commission operates, though the specific changes depend on the bill's provisions. Without seeing the full text, common revisions to this commission typically involve updating certification requirements, changing commission membership, adjusting disciplinary procedures, or modifying how the commission handles officer complaints and training standards. To provide an accurate summary of what specifically changes, I would need to review the actual bill language.

to revise certain provisions regarding scrap metal purchases.

HB1082 requires scrap metal dealers to keep detailed records of all purchases—including seller information, descriptions of materials bought, and payment details—and to report high-value transactions to local law enforcement to help prevent theft. The bill also establishes new identification requirements for sellers and waiting periods before dealers can resell certain metals, making it harder for stolen materials to be quickly converted to cash.

establish procedures for the investigation of certain missing and murdered indigenous persons.

SB164 creates a new process in South Dakota for investigating cases of missing and murdered American Indian people, establishing clear procedures and coordination between law enforcement agencies, tribes, and the state. The bill sets up requirements for how these cases should be handled, ensures better communication between jurisdictions, and likely includes provisions for training and resources dedicated to these investigations. This creates a formal state-level framework for addressing cases that often fall between tribal and state authority.