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revise certain provisions regarding sex offender registration statutes.

This bill updates South Dakota's list of crimes that require sex offender registration by adding three new offenses: felony indecent exposure under a new statute section, solicitation of a minor, and bestiality. The bill also clarifies that attempts, conspiracies, and solicitations to commit any of these crimes also trigger registration requirements.

authorize the hiring of law enforcement officers by the South Dakota State Brand Board and to declare an emergency.

The South Dakota State Brand Board, which oversees livestock branding and ownership, is now authorized to hire law enforcement officers to enforce branding laws and regulations. This change allows the Brand Board to employ its own dedicated law enforcement staff rather than relying solely on other agencies for enforcement.