145 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session26 votes
HB1012revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.Do PassNay
HB1012revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.Do PassNay
HB1045revise certain provisions related to child support.Do PassYea
HB1143authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1187add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
HB1275create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB15create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB15create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB107add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.Do PassNay
SB107add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.Do PassYea
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB162revise the factors for considering deviation from the child support obligation schedule.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
SB163repeal provisions related to the shared parenting child support cross credit.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
SB168regulate the use of chatbots by minors.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB190codify the rights of a parent.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB190codify the rights of a parent.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB190codify the rights of a parent.ReconsideredYea
SB190codify the rights of a parent.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Referred as Amended toYea
SB220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.ReconsideredYea
SB220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB224provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Do PassYea
SB224provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Do PassYea
2025 Regular Session21 votes
HB1004Provide tuition for a student who is placed in a residential treatment center that provides educational programming.Do PassYea
HB1005Modify the requirement for payment of a private home study by the Department of Social Services.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1044Authorize the use of a newborn safety device for the voluntary surrender of a newborn and to make clarifying changes.Do PassYea
HB1053Require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
HB1053Require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1174Revise certain provisions related to the rights and obligations of a father of a child born to an unmarried mother.Do PassYea
HB1174Revise certain provisions related to the rights and obligations of a father of a child born to an unmarried mother.Do PassYea
HB1195Revise a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected.Do PassYea
HB1195Revise a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB18Require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.TabledYeatabling motion
SB109Permit a school district to implement a new or revised section 504 plan, individualized family service plan, or individualized education program for a student who is the child of an active-duty member of the United States armed forces.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB111Permit a court to order family therapy or reunification therapy in a custody or visitation dispute.Do PassYea
SB111Permit a court to order family therapy or reunification therapy in a custody or visitation dispute.Do PassYea
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB115Revise a provision related to sexual contact with a child under eighteen.Do PassYea
SB115Revise a provision related to sexual contact with a child under eighteen.Do PassYea
SB156Increase the minimum age for marriage.Do PassNay
SB156Increase the minimum age for marriage.Do PassNay
SB180To require age verification before an individual may access an application from an online application store.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
2024 Regular Session10 votes
HB1041modify the definition of public infrastructure to allow a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible for housing infrastructure grants and loans and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
HB1055raise the appraisal value of surplus property that may be sold by a political subdivision without notice.Do PassYea
HB1055raise the appraisal value of surplus property that may be sold by a political subdivision without notice.Do PassYea
HB1093make an appropriation to provide a grant for the construction of a facility to provide certain health facilities and services.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1202establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1232create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB79revise provisions related to the possession, distribution, and manufacture of child pornography.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB214provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB214provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.ReconsideredYea
SJR510To refer to the voters the question of whether this state should lower the state sales and use tax rate on food to zero percent, and to increase certain gross receipts tax rates, excise tax rates, and use tax rates.Do PassNay
2023 Regular Session5 votes
HCR6011Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.Concurred in ResolutionYea
SB9modify discharge notice procedures applicable to developmentally disabled persons.Do PassYea
SB75revise provisions related to parental support for expenses related to pregnancy and childbirth.Do PassYea
SB172make an appropriation for design costs related to the health services center at Black Hills State University–Rapid City, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB191establish the task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.Do Pass AmendedNay
2022 Regular Session30 votes
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1110revise a provision related to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or a special advocate to represent an abused or neglected child.Deferred to another dayYeatabling motion
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.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1134revise provisions related to medical cannabis for the protection of youth.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1171revise provisions related to missing children.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1200establish criteria for temporary custody and visitation orders.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1200establish criteria for temporary custody and visitation orders.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1201address determinations regarding physical custody of a minor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1202provide for custody entitlement of a child born out of wedlock.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1278revise the child support obligation schedule.Do PassNay
HB1278revise the child support obligation schedule.Do PassNay
HB1278revise the child support obligation schedule.ReconsideredYea
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Do PassNay
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Do PassNay
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1292regulate delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for those under the age of twenty-one.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1293limit liability for certain child welfare agency licensees.Do PassNay
HB1302modify tuition responsibilities for children in residential treatment centers.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1311clarify the means of voluntarily terminating a relationship between a birth mother and a child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR6004urging the creation of safe and supportive environments for students with epilepsy.Adopt ResolutionYea
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 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.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 AmendedNay
SB155make an appropriation for programs that assist victims of domestic violence, abuse, and neglect and to declare an emergency.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
SB196make an appropriation to provide grants for certain residential alternative care programs and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
2021 Regular Session17 votes
HB1052provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Do PassYea
HB1068revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1068revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1096provide a penalty for sexual contact with a minor by a person holding a position of authority.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1096provide a penalty for sexual contact with a minor by a person holding a position of authority.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1102revise certain definitions for sex offender registry.Do PassYea
HB1102revise certain definitions for sex offender registry.Do PassYea
HB1132add dental hygienists to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
HB1132add dental hygienists to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
HB1178rescind the statute of limitations for any civil cause of action arising out of childhood sexual abuse.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1181authorize the revival of certain civil claims.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1241provide for participation in a parent education program upon filing for divorce.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 Pass AmendedYea
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 Pass AmendedYea
SB14limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.Do PassNay
SB14limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.Do PassNay
SB126establish the crime of possession, manufacturing, or distribution of obscene dolls.Do PassYea
2020 Regular Session21 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 PassNay
HB1139require the payment of attorney's fees in cases addressing noncompliance with visitation orders.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1146exclude second job income from child support obligations.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1147recalculate abatement of the basic child support obligation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1149establish qualifications for child custody evaluators.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1167revise provisions regarding confidential communications between a student and certain school employees.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 AmendedNay
HB1212add certain persons to the list of mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1228include children with a hearing loss in the reporting criteria required for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1228include children with a hearing loss in the reporting criteria required for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.Concurred in amendmentsNay
HB1244authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1244authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.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.Do Pass AmendedNay
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 vetoNay
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 Session15 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
HB1104revise certain provisions regarding the consideration of joint physical custody of a minor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1105revise certain provisions regarding child support orders.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1106revise certain provisions regarding support obligations.Do PassYea
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 AmendedYea
HB1217prohibit the endangerment of any child by means of driving under the influence and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1230add clergy to the list of mandatory reporters for suspected child abuse or neglect.Do PassNay
HB1230add clergy to the list of mandatory reporters for suspected child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedNay
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)2 bills
HB1269temporarily revise the statute of limitations for bringing a civil action for certain cases of child sexual abuse.Excused
HB1233require certain products contain digital blocking capability, establish a deactivation fee, and establish the human trafficking and child exploitation prevention fund.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).