SB148 creates a new crime in South Dakota law specifically for torturing someone who is a victim of human trafficking. The bill establishes penalties for anyone convicted of this offense, making torture of trafficking victims a distinct criminal charge beyond existing assault or battery laws.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 472
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 468
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 541
Signed by the President S.J. 445
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 495
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent YEAS 12, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 400
First Reading House H.J. 383
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 331
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0. S.J. 5
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Judiciary Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2. S.J. 2
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 134
Michael Diedrich
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Do Pass
Judiciary — Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Motion to amend