HB1150

South Dakota law now specifically defines rape into four categories based on the victim's age and the circumstances of the crime, with penalties ranging from Class C felonies (most serious) to Class 3 felonies. The law eliminates the statute of limitations for the two most serious forms of rape—those involving victims under 13 or involving force and coercion—meaning these cases can be prosecuted at any time. This clarifies and reorganizes South Dakota's rape statutes to establish clear legal definitions and consequences for different rape scenarios.