SB137 changes South Dakota's child custody law to require judges to consider what a child wants when deciding custody arrangements. This amendment to state law gives children's preferences a formal role in custody decisions, rather than leaving the weight given to their wishes entirely up to the judge's discretion.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 124
Tom Pischke
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day