SB 79 clarifies the legal citations in South Dakota's power of attorney law to ensure they correctly point to the right sections of state statute. The bill updates cross-references that define when someone is considered "incapacitated" for purposes of activating a power of attorney, making sure doctors, lawyers, judges, and officials use the correct legal definitions.
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Signed by the Governor S.J. 544
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 462
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 589
Signed by the President S.J. 445
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 62, NAYS 3. H.J. 488
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 1
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 105
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 27, NAYS 5. S.J. 91
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 46
Timothy Johns
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass