HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1110revise a provision related to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or a special advocate to represent an abused or neglected child.Do PassYea
HB1110revise a provision related to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or a special advocate to represent an abused or neglected child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1133provide that the cost of a home study required for an adoption is the responsibility of the Department of Social Services.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1134revise provisions related to medical cannabis for the protection of youth.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1278revise the child support obligation schedule.Do PassYea
HB1278revise the child support obligation schedule.Do PassYea
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR6004urging the creation of safe and supportive environments for students with epilepsy.Concurred in ResolutionYea
SB7revise provisions related to custody and visitation rights by medical cannabis cardholders.Do PassYea
SB7revise provisions related to custody and visitation rights by medical cannabis cardholders.Do PassYea
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.Do PassYea
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.Do PassYea
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB109make an appropriation to pay increased costs incurred in the construction of an appropriate regional facility and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB109make an appropriation to pay increased costs incurred in the construction of an appropriate regional facility and to declare an emergency.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB155make an appropriation for programs that assist victims of domestic violence, abuse, and neglect and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB196make an appropriation to provide grants for certain residential alternative care programs and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB196make an appropriation to provide grants for certain residential alternative care programs and to declare an emergency.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
2021 Regular Session13 votes
HB1068revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.Do PassYea
HB1096provide a penalty for sexual contact with a minor by a person holding a position of authority.Do PassYea
HB1102revise certain definitions for sex offender registry.Do PassYea
HB1102revise certain definitions for sex offender registry.Do PassYea
HB1261revise certain provisions related to the training curricula required of a person appointed as a guardian or a conservator.Do PassYea
SB5include a child's legal parents and guardians in the list of parties who may receive information related to reports of the child's abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
SB5include a child's legal parents and guardians in the list of parties who may receive information related to reports of the child's abuse or neglect.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB14limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.Do PassYea
SB14limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.Do PassYea
SB31provide for the release of adult abuse case information to certain parties to assist in the provision of adult protective services.Do PassYea
SB31provide for the release of adult abuse case information to certain parties to assist in the provision of adult protective services.Do PassYea
SB126establish the crime of possession, manufacturing, or distribution of obscene dolls.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB126establish the crime of possession, manufacturing, or distribution of obscene dolls.Do Pass AmendedYea
2020 Regular Session24 votes
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding human trafficking.Do PassYea
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding human trafficking.Do PassYea
HB1103authorize the forensic medical examination of certain minor victims without parental or guardian consent.Do PassYea
HB1103authorize the forensic medical examination of certain minor victims without parental or guardian consent.Do PassYea
HB1122require child abuse or neglect investigations upon the filing of truancy complaints.Do PassYea
HB1139require the payment of attorney's fees in cases addressing noncompliance with visitation orders.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1146exclude second job income from child support obligations.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1147recalculate abatement of the basic child support obligation.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1149establish qualifications for child custody evaluators.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1167revise provisions regarding confidential communications between a student and certain school employees.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1167revise provisions regarding confidential communications between a student and certain school employees.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1205revise provisions regarding a custodial parent relocating a minor child.Do PassYea
HB1205revise provisions regarding a custodial parent relocating a minor child.Do PassYea
HB1212add certain persons to the list of mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1212add certain persons to the list of mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1228include children with a hearing loss in the reporting criteria required for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1228include children with a hearing loss in the reporting criteria required for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1228include children with a hearing loss in the reporting criteria required for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1244authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1244authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1258provide for child safety accounts for students subject to certain safety incidents.TabledYeatabling motion
SB20create a monitor to review and respond to complaints related to the care provided to youth in the custody or care of certain care facilities, treatment centers, and programs.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB20create a monitor to review and respond to complaints related to the care provided to youth in the custody or care of certain care facilities, treatment centers, and programs.Approval of style and form vetoYea
SB193revise Senate Bill 38, An Act to revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2020, as previously enacted by the Ninety-fifth Session of the South Dakota Legislature.Do PassYea
2019 Regular Session17 votes
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding criminal background checks for adults working in child care institutions.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1043require the Department of Social Services to collect and report certain information regarding the military affiliation of a parent whose child is subject to a report of abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
HB1055require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.Do PassYea
HB1055require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1058require the provision of certain services regarding special education to students receiving alternative instruction.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1104revise certain provisions regarding the consideration of joint physical custody of a minor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1105revise certain provisions regarding child support orders.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1106revise certain provisions regarding support obligations.Do PassNay
HB1106revise certain provisions regarding support obligations.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1154require certain products contain digital blocking capability, establish a deactivation fee, establish the human trafficking and child exploitation prevention fund, and provide a penalty therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1217prohibit the endangerment of any child by means of driving under the influence and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1230add clergy to the list of mandatory reporters for suspected child abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
HB1230add clergy to the list of mandatory reporters for suspected child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1230add clergy to the list of mandatory reporters for suspected child abuse or neglect.ReconsideredYea
SB11revise certain provisions regarding the granting of work permits to minors who refuse to submit to chemical analyses.Do PassYea
SB11revise certain provisions regarding the granting of work permits to minors who refuse to submit to chemical analyses.Do PassYea
SB143revise visitation rights of a person causing conception by rape or incest.Do PassYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)4 bills
HB1269temporarily revise the statute of limitations for bringing a civil action for certain cases of child sexual abuse.Excused
HB1217prohibit the endangerment of any child by means of driving under the influence and to provide a penalty therefor.Excused
SB126establish the crime of possession, manufacturing, or distribution of obscene dolls.Excused
HB1269temporarily revise the statute of limitations for bringing a civil action for certain cases of child sexual abuse.Excused
Votes are shown as cast; we don’t score or label positions. Amendment-adoption motions are omitted, and tabling motions are flagged (a Yea there was a vote to kill the bill).