This bill expands South Dakota's sex offender registry restrictions by clarifying that "community safety zones" — areas where registered sex offenders cannot live — extend 500 feet from schools, parks, playgrounds, pools, and day care facilities. The bill also defines related terms like "loiter" (lingering with the purpose of observing or contacting minors) and "school" to ensure consistent enforcement of these residential restrictions around places where children gather.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Local Government Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Local Government Motion to amend
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Local Government H.J. 211
First Reading House H.J. 178
Joshua Klumb
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Paul Miskimins
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Local Government — Deferred to the 41st legislative day