HB 1206 changes how South Dakota courts can handle sentences for juveniles found guilty of delinquency by requiring judges to choose the "least restrictive alternative" that serves the child's best interests. The bill revises the types of dispositions available to courts—including probation, community service, restitution, and fines—when sentencing delinquent children, with an emphasis on rehabilitation rather than institutional commitment.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 626
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 557
Signed by the President S.J. 491
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 583
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 64, NAYS 0. H.J. 546
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 2. S.J. 457
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 189
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 241
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 243
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 117
First Reading House H.J. 98
Kevin Jensen
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Wayne Steinhauer
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass