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establish the crime of grooming and provide a penalty therefor. Senate Bill · Last action Feb 14, 2023
Child Welfare Criminal Sentencing
# SB 94 Summary
South Dakota creates a new crime called "grooming" and establishes penalties for adults who engage in conduct intended to sexually exploit children. The law targets predatory behavior where adults build trust with minors through manipulation to facilitate abuse or exploitation.
Changes to Existing LawThis bill does not directly amend codified state law.
History (3)
Feb 14, 2023 S
Judiciary Tabled Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Feb 14, 2023 S
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
Jan 24, 2023 S
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 102
Sponsors (28)TR Taylor Rehfeldt
Prime sponsor · Rep.
TR Tim Reed
Prime sponsor · Sen.
Cosponsors
Becky Drury
Brent "B.R." Hoffman
Brian Mulder
Carl Perry
David Kull
Eric Emery
Erin Tobin
Fred Deutsch
Jean Hunhoff
Jessica Castleberry
Jim Mehlhaff
Jim Stalzer
Kameron Nelson
Kevin Jensen
Linda Duba
Liz Larson
Mary Fitzgerald
Michael Diedrich
Michael Rohl
Peri Pourier
Reynold Nesiba
Scott Moore
Shawn Bordeaux
Sydney Davis
Tim Reisch
Tyler Tordsen
Roll Call Votes (1)Judiciary — Tabled
Feb 14, 2023 Senate Committee
Passed Yea: 6 Nay: 0 Absent: 1