187 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session43 votes
HB1012revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.Do PassYea
HB1012revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.Do PassYea
HB1031revise and repeal provisions related to rape offenses and to increase the penalty therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.Do PassYea
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.Do PassNay
HB1066revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.Do PassYea
HB1066revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.Do PassYea
HB1083revise certain provisions related to stalking, establish the crime of felony stalking of a public official, and provide a penalty therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1083revise certain provisions related to stalking, establish the crime of felony stalking of a public official, and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassNay
HB1120revise certain provisions related to operating a vehicle, boat, or aircraft while under the influence.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1124establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1124establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1126revise a provision related to driving under the influence.Do PassYea
HB1126revise a provision related to driving under the influence.Do PassYea
HB1138require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1162add certain substances to Schedule I of the controlled substances schedule.Do PassYea
HB1164establish the crime of fraudulent assisted reproduction and provide a penalty and civil liability therefor.Do PassYea
HB1164establish the crime of fraudulent assisted reproduction and provide a penalty and civil liability therefor.Do PassYea
HB1167revise a provision related to loitering within a community safety zone.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1183revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose.Do PassYea
HB1183revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose.Do PassYea
HB1187add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1187add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1210prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassNay
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.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1280increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1298prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law enforcement officer and provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1305prohibit the dissemination of location information about a public officer and provide a penalty and civil cause of action therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
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.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB42enhance the penalties for ingestion, possession with intent to deliver, and delivery of a controlled substance in a state correctional facility.Do PassYea
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 PassYea
SB81clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.Do PassYea
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
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
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.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB179permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.Do PassNay
SB179permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.Do PassNay
2025 Regular Session27 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.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
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.Do Pass AmendedNay
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.ReconsideredNay
HB1088Enhance the penalty for causing death by distributing a Schedule I or II substance.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1090Establish the crime of hazing and to provide a penalty therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1115Establish the crime of aggravated criminal entry of a motor vehicle with the intent to steal a firearm or firearm silencer, to make offenders ineligible for presumptive probation, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1115Establish the crime of aggravated criminal entry of a motor vehicle with the intent to steal a firearm or firearm silencer, to make offenders ineligible for presumptive probation, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1123Repeal medical purpose as a defense in prosecutions involving cannabis.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1128Revise certain provisions related to sexual contact with a child under sixteen.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1207Revise and repeal provisions related to rape in the first degree and to provide a penalty therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1230Revise a provision related to unauthorized distribution of fentanyl and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
HB1230Revise a provision related to unauthorized distribution of fentanyl and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassNay
HB1230Revise a provision related to unauthorized distribution of fentanyl and provide a penalty therefor.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1259Prohibit unauthorized access to certain multi-occupancy rooms.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1259Prohibit unauthorized access to certain multi-occupancy rooms.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB2Increase civil penalties for commercial driver violations.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB8Establish certain criminal offenses for boat operators and to provide penalties therefor.Do PassYea
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 AmendedNay
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
SB116Revise and repeal provisions related to street racing prohibitions and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
2024 Regular Session21 votes
HB1015adopt the social work licensure compact.Do PassYea
HB1023provide immunity from liability for certain actions of the State Bar and its agents.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1031update the development and implementation of conservation district standards.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
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.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1152establish the crime of possession of a weapon or tools with intent to commit theft and to provide a penalty therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1174require proper storage of a firearm and to provide a penalty therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1192enhance the penalty for rape of a child twelve years of age or under.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1210permit a child adjudicated delinquent for theft of a firearm to be committed to the Department of Corrections.TabledYeatabling motion
SB15require a convicted defendant to reimburse the cost of digital forensic examination fees.Do PassYea
SB20establish the crime of threatening or intimidating an election official or election worker.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB27modify the criteria for removal from the sex offender registry.Do PassYea
SB27modify the criteria for removal from the sex offender registry.Do Pass AmendedNay
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 PassYea
SB128improve public safety in South Dakota.TabledYeatabling motion
SB146revise and repeal provisions related to threatening persons holding statewide office, judicial officers, and elected officers and to provide a penalty therefor.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
SB191restrict the use of medical cannabis for individuals on probation or conditional release.Do PassYea
SB191restrict the use of medical cannabis for individuals on probation or conditional release.Do Pass AmendedNay
2023 Regular Session22 votes
HB1036increase civil penalties for commercial driver's license holders and motor carriers.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1067provide for a rebuttable presumption of intent to distribute methamphetamine when in possession of more than five grams.Do PassYea
HB1067provide for a rebuttable presumption of intent to distribute methamphetamine when in possession of more than five grams.Do PassNay
HB1077prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1131prevent the imposition or enforcement of extreme risk protection orders and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassNay
HB1160limit probation for offenders with four or more felony convictions.Do PassYea
HB1160limit probation for offenders with four or more felony convictions.Do PassYea
HB1160limit probation for offenders with four or more felony convictions.Do PassYea
HB1170establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.Do PassNay
HB1170establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.Do PassNay
HB1170establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1186require restitution for landowners following an unauthorized entry to hunt, fish, or trap.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
SB46enhance the penalty for petition circulation perjury.Do PassNay
SB46enhance the penalty for petition circulation perjury.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB48enhance the penalty for attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer.Do PassYea
SB50revise the crime of witness tampering.Do PassYea
SB61revise driver's license suspensions for restricted permit holders over the age of sixteen.Do PassYea
SB91revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB139revise residency requirements for the purposes of voter registration.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB146limit parole for violent offenders.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB146limit parole for violent offenders.Do Pass AmendedNay
2022 Regular Session25 votes
HB1026prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for the crime of rape.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1027place certain substances on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1037revise the penalty for certain willful violations by grain buyers and grain warehouse operators.Do PassYea
HB1069include out-of-state convictions as a basis of an enhanced penalty for certain drug crimes.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1069include out-of-state convictions as a basis of an enhanced penalty for certain drug crimes.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
HB1230revise the penalty for a violation of maintenance of financial responsibility.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1231revise the penalty for driving without a license.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1232establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1232establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1287revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
HB1287revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
HB1288make an appropriation for the planning, renovation, and equipping of the North East Regional Jail Facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.Referred toYea
HB1292regulate delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for those under the age of twenty-one.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1318prohibit medical abortion by telemedicine and to increase the penalty for the unlicensed practice of medicine when performing a medical abortion.Do Pass AmendedNay
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
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 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
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 PassYea
SB120include intentionally manipulated images or recordings in the crime of invasion of privacy by recording.Do Pass AmendedYea
2021 Regular Session12 votes
HB1080increase the enhanced penalty for the crime of simple assault.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1150provide definitions regarding the crime of rape.Do PassYea
HB1150provide definitions regarding the crime of rape.Do PassYea
HB1185reduce the penalty for manslaughter.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1204revise criminal provisions regarding certain visual recordings or photographic devices.Do PassYea
HB1204revise criminal provisions regarding certain visual recordings or photographic devices.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 PassYea
SB79make certain uses of laser pointers unlawful.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB126establish the crime of possession, manufacturing, or distribution of obscene dolls.Do PassYea
SB148establish the crime of torture of a human trafficking victim and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB150clarify the penalty for using fireworks in violation of a county resolution, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
2020 Regular Session14 votes
HB1068include out-of-state convictions for the basis of an enhanced penalty for the crime of stalking.Do PassYea
HB1068include out-of-state convictions for the basis of an enhanced penalty for the crime of stalking.Do PassYea
HB1088create a penalty for violation of a vulnerable adult protection order and to revise certain provisions regarding protection orders.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1088create a penalty for violation of a vulnerable adult protection order and to revise certain provisions regarding protection orders.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1088create a penalty for violation of a vulnerable adult protection order and to revise certain provisions regarding protection orders.Concurred in amendmentsYea
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
HB1119include certain offenses committed in another state for purposes of an enhanced penalty.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
HB1257revise certain provisions regarding hunting, fishing, or trapping on private property without permission.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 AmendedYea
SB6revise certain conditions under which presumptive probation may be applied.Do PassNay
SB47revise certain provisions regarding sex offender registration statutes.Do PassYea
2019 Regular Session23 votes
HB1049revise certain provisions regarding driving after consuming certain drugs or substances.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1049revise certain provisions regarding driving after consuming certain drugs or substances.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1050revise certain provisions regarding the use and possession of scanning devices and reencoders.Do PassYea
HB1050revise certain provisions regarding the use and possession of scanning devices and reencoders.Do PassYea
HB1063revise provisions regarding engaging in sexual activity for a fee or other compensation.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
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.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1130revise provisions regarding certain Class 2 misdemeanors.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1130revise provisions regarding certain Class 2 misdemeanors.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1193provide a criminal penalty for causing an abortion against a pregnant mother's will.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1193provide a criminal penalty for causing an abortion against a pregnant mother's will.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1197prohibit intentionally damaging monuments, statues, or memorials and provide a penalty therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1198define activities that constitute human trafficking.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1216increase certain civil penalties for fleeing from police.Do PassYea
HB1216increase certain civil penalties for fleeing from police.Do Pass AmendedNay
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
HB1243revise provisions regarding hate crimes.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
SB63increase the penalty for a subsequent conviction for trespass to hunt, fish, or trap.Do PassNay
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 PassYea
SB143revise visitation rights of a person causing conception by rape or incest.Do PassYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)46 bills
HB1138require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.Excused
HB1151ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor.Excused
SB58Revise provisions related to human trafficking, to prohibit the obstruction of human trafficking enforcement, and to provide a penalty therefor.Excused
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.Excused
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.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
HB1280increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.Excused
HB1298prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law enforcement officer and provide a penalty therefor.Excused
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.Excused
SB74revise provisions regarding multiple convictions for certain offenses.Excused
HB1198define activities that constitute human trafficking.Excused
HB1057prohibit certain acts against children and provide a penalty therefor.Excused
HB1096prohibit commercial surrogacy contracts, provide a penalty for facilitating a commercial surrogacy, and establish an interim committee to evaluate surrogacy in the state.Excused
HB1096prohibit commercial surrogacy contracts, provide a penalty for facilitating a commercial surrogacy, and establish an interim committee to evaluate surrogacy in the state.Excused
HB1068include out-of-state convictions for the basis of an enhanced penalty for the crime of stalking.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
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding human trafficking.Excused
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding human trafficking.Excused
HB1181revise certain provisions regarding bounties for coyotes.Excused
SB164revise the penalties and provisions regarding approaching stopped vehicles.Excused
SB151define critical infrastructure and revise certain crimes for the trespass or damage to critical infrastructure.Excused
HB1080increase the enhanced penalty for the crime of simple assault.Excused
HB1081increase the penalty for protection order violations.Excused
HB1081increase the penalty for protection order violations.Excused
HB1096provide a penalty for sexual contact with a minor by a person holding a position of authority.Excused
HB1096provide a penalty for sexual contact with a minor by a person holding a position of authority.Excused
HB1186revise certain provisions regarding sentencing.Excused
SB119prohibit sexual contact between prison employees and prisoners.Excused
HB1074classify vehicular homicide as a crime of violence.Excused
HB1157revise the penalty for the ingestion of certain controlled substances.Excused
SB77enhance the penalty on registered sex offenders who commit sexual contact without consent from a person capable of consenting.Excused
HB1214prohibit forms of caller identification manipulation and to impose a penalty therefor.Excused
HB1314prohibit the personal possession of a loaded firearm while in possession of cannabis or cannabis products and to provide a penalty therefor.Excused
HB1213require that persons limit access to firearms by minors and to provide a penalty therefor.Excused
SB91revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.Excused
SB115revise certain provisions regarding consideration of out-of-state convictions for driving under the influence.Excused
HB1104enhance the penalty for accessory to first- or second-degree murder.Excused
HB1023provide immunity from liability for certain actions of the State Bar and its agents.Excused
SB124revise the eligibility of roads for the rural access infrastructure fund.Excused
HB1138require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.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).