SB 91 adds a new category to South Dakota's rape law by making it rape in the fourth degree when an adult is at least three years older than a victim who is 13-15 years old, even without force or incapacity—a situation currently not explicitly covered as rape. The bill also removes the statute of limitations for the most serious rape charge (rape in the first degree involving victims under 13), meaning prosecutors can bring charges at any time.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 494
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 467
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 517
Signed by the President S.J. 458
Senate Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 1. S.J. 451
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 2. H.J. 480
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 479
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 467
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 292
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 1. S.J. 249
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 102
Becky Drury
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Tim Reed
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Motion to amend
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended