113 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session15 votes
HB1012revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.Do PassYea
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1066revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.Do PassYea
HB1138require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB41revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material of an identifiable individual, and provide penalties therefor.Do PassYea
SB41revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material of an identifiable individual, and provide penalties therefor.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB42enhance the penalties for ingestion, possession with intent to deliver, and delivery of a controlled substance in a state correctional facility.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB45revise a provision regulating delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for persons under the age of twenty-one and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB81clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.Do PassYea
SB82prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB107add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.Do PassYea
SB113increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.Do PassYea
SB122establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB156modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB179permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.Do PassNay
2025 Regular Session11 votes
HB1025Authorize the Department of Corrections to construct a prison facility for offenders committed to the Department of Corrections in Lincoln County, to make an appropriation therefor, to transfer moneys to the incarceration construction fund, and to declare an emergency.Report out of committee without recommendationYea
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB2Increase civil penalties for commercial driver violations.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB8Establish certain criminal offenses for boat operators and to provide penalties therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB35Modify substances listed on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB58Revise provisions related to human trafficking, to prohibit the obstruction of human trafficking enforcement, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB59Revise provisions relating to the delivery, possession with intent to deliver, and possession of unauthorized articles in a state correctional facility, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB115Revise a provision related to sexual contact with a child under eighteen.Do PassYea
SB116Revise and repeal provisions related to street racing prohibitions and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB116Revise and repeal provisions related to street racing prohibitions and to provide a penalty therefor.Concurred in amendmentsYea
2024 Regular Session15 votes
HB1015adopt the social work licensure compact.Do PassNay
HB1023provide immunity from liability for certain actions of the State Bar and its agents.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1073keep interest earned on incarceration construction fund moneys in the same fund.Do PassYea
HB1073keep interest earned on incarceration construction fund moneys in the same fund.Do PassYea
HB1104enhance the penalty for accessory to first- or second-degree murder.Do PassYea
HB1125prohibit the chemical modification or conversion of industrial hemp and the sale or distribution of chemically modified or converted industrial hemp and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB15require a convicted defendant to reimburse the cost of digital forensic examination fees.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB20establish the crime of threatening or intimidating an election official or election worker.Do PassNay
SB27modify the criteria for removal from the sex offender registry.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB72increase the annual limit of tax credits that an insurance company may claim through the partners in education tax credit program.Do PassYea
SB79revise provisions related to the possession, distribution, and manufacture of child pornography.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB146revise and repeal provisions related to threatening persons holding statewide office, judicial officers, and elected officers and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB146revise and repeal provisions related to threatening persons holding statewide office, judicial officers, and elected officers and to provide a penalty therefor.Concurred in amendmentsNay
SB191restrict the use of medical cannabis for individuals on probation or conditional release.Do Pass AmendedNay
2023 Regular Session15 votes
HB1036increase civil penalties for commercial driver's license holders and motor carriers.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1170establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB13authorize the construction of an addition to the BG Dean Mann Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB13authorize the construction of an addition to the BG Dean Mann Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB46enhance the penalty for petition circulation perjury.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB47revise exceptions to the imposition of a Class 2 misdemeanor when no other penalty is provided by statute.Do PassNay
SB48enhance the penalty for attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer.Do PassYea
SB54require a convicted defendant to reimburse for the cost of digital forensic examination fees.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB91revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB114establish and modify provisions related to public safety.TabledYeatabling motion
SB138provide for the distribution of tax revenue from certain sales occurring on fairgrounds.Do PassYea
SB139revise residency requirements for the purposes of voter registration.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB146limit parole for violent offenders.Do PassNay
SB146limit parole for violent offenders.Concurred in amendmentsNay
SB201provide treatment for the ingestion of controlled substances.Do Pass AmendedYea
2022 Regular Session18 votes
HB1027place certain substances on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1027place certain substances on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1069include out-of-state convictions as a basis of an enhanced penalty for certain drug crimes.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1113prohibit threats made with the intent to coerce an abortion and to provide a penalty therefor.Referred toYea
HB1113prohibit threats made with the intent to coerce an abortion and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
HB1131provide for a revocation of hunting, trapping, or fishing privileges.Do PassYea
HB1214prohibit forms of caller identification manipulation and to impose a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
HB1292regulate delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for those under the age of twenty-one.Do PassYea
HB1318prohibit medical abortion by telemedicine and to increase the penalty for the unlicensed practice of medicine when performing a medical abortion.Do PassNay
SB16repeal provisions related to the prosecution, search, seizure, penalty, or discipline of medical cannabis establishments for certain conduct.Do PassNay
SB35increase penalties for actions related to grain transactions.Do PassYea
SB38prohibit a grain broker from engaging in certain transactions or activities and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB72establish the crime of hazing and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB77enhance the penalty on registered sex offenders who commit sexual contact without consent from a person capable of consenting.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
SB119prohibit sexual contact between prison employees and prisoners.Do PassYea
SB120include intentionally manipulated images or recordings in the crime of invasion of privacy by recording.Do Pass AmendedYea
2021 Regular Session13 votes
HB1080increase the enhanced penalty for the crime of simple assault.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1081increase the penalty for protection order violations.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB20place certain substances on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB20place certain substances on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB79make certain uses of laser pointers unlawful.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB98limit the application of the death penalty.Do PassYea
SB126establish the crime of possession, manufacturing, or distribution of obscene dolls.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB143revise the penalty for the ingestion of certain controlled substances.Do PassYea
SB148establish the crime of torture of a human trafficking victim and provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB150clarify the penalty for using fireworks in violation of a county resolution, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB150clarify the penalty for using fireworks in violation of a county resolution, and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB166revise provisions regarding hate crimes.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB189revise and establish certain provisions related to drug crimes and enforcement and create a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
2020 Regular Session15 votes
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding human trafficking.Do PassYea
HB1057prohibit certain acts against children and provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1068include out-of-state convictions for the basis of an enhanced penalty for the crime of stalking.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1096prohibit commercial surrogacy contracts, provide a penalty for facilitating a commercial surrogacy, and establish an interim committee to evaluate surrogacy in the state.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1117repeal and revise certain provisions regarding riot, to establish the crime of incitement to riot, and to revise provisions regarding civil liability for riot and riot boosting.Do PassNay
HB1181revise certain provisions regarding bounties for coyotes.Do PassYea
HB1257revise certain provisions regarding hunting, fishing, or trapping on private property without permission.Do PassYea
HB1277prevent trafficking, coercion, and exploitation that occurs under the guise of obscene content.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB6revise certain conditions under which presumptive probation may be applied.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB26increase the assessment of liquidated court costs and to revise the disposition of the funds collected.Do PassNay
SB26increase the assessment of liquidated court costs and to revise the disposition of the funds collected.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB26increase the assessment of liquidated court costs and to revise the disposition of the funds collected.Concurred in amendmentsNay
SB151define critical infrastructure and revise certain crimes for the trespass or damage to critical infrastructure.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB151define critical infrastructure and revise certain crimes for the trespass or damage to critical infrastructure.Concurred in amendmentsNay
SB164revise the penalties and provisions regarding approaching stopped vehicles.Do Pass AmendedNay
2019 Regular Session11 votes
HB1049revise certain provisions regarding driving after consuming certain drugs or substances.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1063revise provisions regarding engaging in sexual activity for a fee or other compensation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1110establish a penalty for certain persons who fail to file a birth certificate or who fail to provide the notice required for the filing of a death certificate.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1198define activities that constitute human trafficking.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1216increase certain civil penalties for fleeing from police.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB18update certain references to federal laws and regulations regarding pipeline safety inspections and to increase the maximum civil penalty for certain pipeline safety violations.Do PassYea
SB63increase the penalty for a subsequent conviction for trespass to hunt, fish, or trap.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB74revise provisions regarding multiple convictions for certain offenses.Do PassNay
SB79increase the penalty for theft of a firearm.Do PassNay
SB143revise visitation rights of a person causing conception by rape or incest.Do Pass AmendedYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)18 bills
SB61ban hemp-derived intoxicants not for medical purposes.Excused
SB77ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor.Excused
HB1230Revise a provision related to unauthorized distribution of fentanyl and provide a penalty therefor.Excused
HB1259Prohibit unauthorized access to certain multi-occupancy rooms.Excused
HB1162add certain substances to Schedule I of the controlled substances schedule.Excused
HB1274prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor.Excused
HB1050revise certain provisions regarding the use and possession of scanning devices and reencoders.Excused
SB47revise certain provisions regarding sex offender registration statutes.Excused
SB26increase the assessment of liquidated court costs and to revise the disposition of the funds collected.Excused
HB1318prohibit medical abortion by telemedicine and to increase the penalty for the unlicensed practice of medicine when performing a medical abortion.Excused
SB91revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.Excused
SB144provide access to abandoned cemeteries to descendants of the decedents interred therein.Excused
SB139revise residency requirements for the purposes of voter registration.Excused
SB77revise a provision related to threatening law enforcement officers.Excused
HB1031update the development and implementation of conservation district standards.Excused
SB15require a convicted defendant to reimburse the cost of digital forensic examination fees.Absent
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).