Rebecca Reimer on Criminal penalties

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2026 Regular Session×1.0041 bills

HB1268repeal capital punishment.antiYea✓tabled
SB113increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.proYea✓
SB113increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.proYea✓
SB42enhance the penalties for ingestion, possession with intent to deliver, and delivery of a controlled substance in a state correctional facility.proYea✓
SB42enhance the penalties for ingestion, possession with intent to deliver, and delivery of a controlled substance in a state correctional facility.proYea✓
HB1031revise and repeal provisions related to rape offenses and to increase the penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
HB1083revise certain provisions related to stalking, establish the crime of felony stalking of a public official, and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
HB1083revise certain provisions related to stalking, establish the crime of felony stalking of a public official, and provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
HB1124establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1124establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1280increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.proYea✓
SB122establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
HB1126revise a provision related to driving under the influence.proYea✓
HB1126revise a provision related to driving under the influence.proYea✓
HB1164establish the crime of fraudulent assisted reproduction and provide a penalty and civil liability therefor.proYea✓
HB1164establish the crime of fraudulent assisted reproduction and provide a penalty and civil liability therefor.proYea✓
HB1305prohibit the dissemination of location information about a public officer and provide a penalty and civil cause of action therefor.proYea✗tabled
SB82prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB82prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
HB1298prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law enforcement officer and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1298prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law enforcement officer and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB179permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.proYea✓
SB179permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.proYea✓
HB1151ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
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.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
HB1162add certain substances to Schedule I of the controlled substances schedule.proYea✓
HB1120revise certain provisions related to operating a vehicle, boat, or aircraft while under the influence.proYea✗tabled
HB1167revise a provision related to loitering within a community safety zone.proYea✗tabled
HB1187add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.proYea✓
HB1187add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.proYea✓
HB1210prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
HB1066revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.proYea✓
SB81clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.proYea✓
SB81clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.proNay✗
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.proYea✓
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7029 bills

HB1128Revise certain provisions related to sexual contact with a child under sixteen.proYea✗tabled
HB1090Establish the crime of hazing and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.proYea✓
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.proYea✓
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
HB1230Revise a provision related to unauthorized distribution of fentanyl and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1230Revise a provision related to unauthorized distribution of fentanyl and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1259Prohibit unauthorized access to certain multi-occupancy rooms.proYea✓
HB1259Prohibit unauthorized access to certain multi-occupancy rooms.proYea✓
SB8Establish certain criminal offenses for boat operators and to provide penalties therefor.proYea✓
SB8Establish certain criminal offenses for boat operators and to provide penalties therefor.proYea✓
SB58Revise provisions related to human trafficking, to prohibit the obstruction of human trafficking enforcement, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB58Revise provisions related to human trafficking, to prohibit the obstruction of human trafficking enforcement, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB115Revise a provision related to sexual contact with a child under eighteen.proYea✓
SB115Revise a provision related to sexual contact with a child under eighteen.proYea✓
HB1123Repeal medical purpose as a defense in prosecutions involving cannabis.proYea✗tabled
HB1207Revise and repeal provisions related to rape in the first degree and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
SB116Revise and repeal provisions related to street racing prohibitions and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB2Increase civil penalties for commercial driver violations.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
SB57Revise presumptive probation.antiNay✓
SB57Revise presumptive probation.antiYea✓tabled
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.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
SB35Modify substances listed on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB35Modify substances listed on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4927 bills

SB124revise the eligibility of roads for the rural access infrastructure fund.proYea✓
HB1192enhance the penalty for rape of a child twelve years of age or under.proYea✓
HB1104enhance the penalty for accessory to first- or second-degree murder.proYea✓
SB79revise provisions related to the possession, distribution, and manufacture of child pornography.proYea✓
HB1152establish the crime of possession of a weapon or tools with intent to commit theft and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
SB146revise and repeal provisions related to threatening persons holding statewide office, judicial officers, and elected officers and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB146revise and repeal provisions related to threatening persons holding statewide office, judicial officers, and elected officers and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB27modify the criteria for removal from the sex offender registry.proNay✗
SB27modify the criteria for removal from the sex offender registry.proNay✗
HB1210permit a child adjudicated delinquent for theft of a firearm to be committed to the Department of Corrections.proYea✗tabled
HB1172prohibit the act of collusion during the procurement process and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
SB20establish the crime of threatening or intimidating an election official or election worker.proNay✗
SB20establish the crime of threatening or intimidating an election official or election worker.proYea✓
HB1023provide immunity from liability for certain actions of the State Bar and its agents.proYea✓
HB1023provide immunity from liability for certain actions of the State Bar and its agents.proYea✓
SB169revise provisions regarding drones.proYea✓
SB191restrict the use of medical cannabis for individuals on probation or conditional release.proYea✓
SB191restrict the use of medical cannabis for individuals on probation or conditional release.proYea✓
HB1015adopt the social work licensure compact.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
SB128improve public safety in South Dakota.proYea✓
SB128improve public safety in South Dakota.proYea✗tabled
HB1174require proper storage of a firearm and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
HB1031update the development and implementation of conservation district standards.proYea✓
SB15require a convicted defendant to reimburse the cost of digital forensic examination fees.proYea✓
HB1154establish the minimum age for marriage.proYea✗tabled

2023 Regular Session×0.3424 bills

HB1067provide for a rebuttable presumption of intent to distribute methamphetamine when in possession of more than five grams.proYea✓
HB1067provide for a rebuttable presumption of intent to distribute methamphetamine when in possession of more than five grams.proYea✓
SB91revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB91revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB46enhance the penalty for petition circulation perjury.proYea✓
SB46enhance the penalty for petition circulation perjury.proYea✓
SB48enhance the penalty for attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer.proYea✓
SB50revise the crime of witness tampering.proYea✓
SB50revise the crime of witness tampering.proYea✓
HB1170establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.proYea✓
HB1170establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.proYea✓
HB1170establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.proYea✓
SB146limit parole for violent offenders.proYea✓
SB146limit parole for violent offenders.proYea✓
HB1036increase civil penalties for commercial driver's license holders and motor carriers.proYea✓
SB115revise certain provisions regarding consideration of out-of-state convictions for driving under the influence.proYea✓
HB1160limit probation for offenders with four or more felony convictions.proYea✓
HB1160limit probation for offenders with four or more felony convictions.proYea✓
HB1160limit probation for offenders with four or more felony convictions.proYea✓
HB1186require restitution for landowners following an unauthorized entry to hunt, fish, or trap.proNay✗
SB61revise driver's license suspensions for restricted permit holders over the age of sixteen.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
SB139revise residency requirements for the purposes of voter registration.proYea✓
SB139revise residency requirements for the purposes of voter registration.proYea✓

2022 Regular Session×0.2426 bills

SB77enhance the penalty on registered sex offenders who commit sexual contact without consent from a person capable of consenting.proYea✓
SB119prohibit sexual contact between prison employees and prisoners.proYea✓
SB119prohibit sexual contact between prison employees and prisoners.proYea✓
HB1069include out-of-state convictions as a basis of an enhanced penalty for certain drug crimes.proYea✓
HB1069include out-of-state convictions as a basis of an enhanced penalty for certain drug crimes.proYea✓
SB72establish the crime of hazing and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
HB1074classify vehicular homicide as a crime of violence.proNay✗
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.proYea✓
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.proYea✓
HB1230revise the penalty for a violation of maintenance of financial responsibility.proYea✗tabled
HB1231revise the penalty for driving without a license.proYea✗tabled
HB1232establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.proYea✓
HB1232establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.proYea✓
HB1287revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1287revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1157revise the penalty for the ingestion of certain controlled substances.antiNay✓
HB1113prohibit threats made with the intent to coerce an abortion and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1113prohibit threats made with the intent to coerce an abortion and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1314prohibit the personal possession of a loaded firearm while in possession of cannabis or cannabis products and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
HB1131provide for a revocation of hunting, trapping, or fishing privileges.proYea✓
SB16repeal provisions related to the prosecution, search, seizure, penalty, or discipline of medical cannabis establishments for certain conduct.proYea✓
HB1318prohibit medical abortion by telemedicine and to increase the penalty for the unlicensed practice of medicine when performing a medical abortion.proYea✓
SB120include intentionally manipulated images or recordings in the crime of invasion of privacy by recording.proYea✓
HB1027place certain substances on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1214prohibit forms of caller identification manipulation and to impose a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1292regulate delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for those under the age of twenty-one.proYea✓

2021 Regular Session×0.1717 bills

HB1081increase the penalty for protection order violations.proYea✓
HB1081increase the penalty for protection order violations.proYea✓
HB1080increase the enhanced penalty for the crime of simple assault.proNay✗
HB1080increase the enhanced penalty for the crime of simple assault.proYea✓
HB1096provide a penalty for sexual contact with a minor by a person holding a position of authority.proYea✓
HB1096provide a penalty for sexual contact with a minor by a person holding a position of authority.proYea✓
SB126establish the crime of possession, manufacturing, or distribution of obscene dolls.proYea✓
SB148establish the crime of torture of a human trafficking victim and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1185reduce the penalty for manslaughter.antiYea✓tabled
HB1204revise criminal provisions regarding certain visual recordings or photographic devices.proYea✓
HB1204revise criminal provisions regarding certain visual recordings or photographic devices.proYea✓
SB20place certain substances on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB150clarify the penalty for using fireworks in violation of a county resolution, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1150provide definitions regarding the crime of rape.proYea✓
HB1150provide definitions regarding the crime of rape.proYea✓
SB79make certain uses of laser pointers unlawful.proYea✓
SB79make certain uses of laser pointers unlawful.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1221 bills

SB151define critical infrastructure and revise certain crimes for the trespass or damage to critical infrastructure.proYea✓
HB1277prevent trafficking, coercion, and exploitation that occurs under the guise of obscene content.proYea✓
HB1068include out-of-state convictions for the basis of an enhanced penalty for the crime of stalking.proYea✓
HB1068include out-of-state convictions for the basis of an enhanced penalty for the crime of stalking.proYea✓
HB1068include out-of-state convictions for the basis of an enhanced penalty for the crime of stalking.proYea✓
HB1119include certain offenses committed in another state for purposes of an enhanced penalty.proYea✓
SB6revise certain conditions under which presumptive probation may be applied.proNay✗
HB1257revise certain provisions regarding hunting, fishing, or trapping on private property without permission.proYea✓
HB1096prohibit commercial surrogacy contracts, provide a penalty for facilitating a commercial surrogacy, and establish an interim committee to evaluate surrogacy in the state.proYea✓
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding human trafficking.proYea✓
HB1057prohibit certain acts against children and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1088create a penalty for violation of a vulnerable adult protection order and to revise certain provisions regarding protection orders.proYea✓
HB1088create a penalty for violation of a vulnerable adult protection order and to revise certain provisions regarding protection orders.proYea✓
HB1088create a penalty for violation of a vulnerable adult protection order and to revise certain provisions regarding protection orders.proYea✓
SB47revise certain provisions regarding sex offender registration statutes.proYea✓
SB47revise certain provisions regarding sex offender registration statutes.proYea✓
SB26increase the assessment of liquidated court costs and to revise the disposition of the funds collected.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
HB1212add certain persons to the list of mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.proYea✓
HB1212add certain persons to the list of mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.proYea✓
SB164revise the penalties and provisions regarding approaching stopped vehicles.proYea✓

2019 Regular Session×0.0824 bills

HB1216increase certain civil penalties for fleeing from police.proYea✓
HB1216increase certain civil penalties for fleeing from police.proYea✓
HB1193provide a criminal penalty for causing an abortion against a pregnant mother's will.proYea✓
HB1193provide a criminal penalty for causing an abortion against a pregnant mother's will.proYea✓
SB63increase the penalty for a subsequent conviction for trespass to hunt, fish, or trap.proYea✓
HB1243revise provisions regarding hate crimes.proYea✗tabled
HB1197prohibit intentionally damaging monuments, statues, or memorials and provide a penalty therefor.proNay✓tabled
HB1217prohibit the endangerment of any child by means of driving under the influence and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1217prohibit the endangerment of any child by means of driving under the influence and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
HB1050revise certain provisions regarding the use and possession of scanning devices and reencoders.proYea✓
SB74revise provisions regarding multiple convictions for certain offenses.proYea✓
SB74revise provisions regarding multiple convictions for certain offenses.proYea✓
HB1198define activities that constitute human trafficking.proYea✓
HB1198define activities that constitute human trafficking.proYea✓
HB1063revise provisions regarding engaging in sexual activity for a fee or other compensation.proYea✓
HB1063revise provisions regarding engaging in sexual activity for a fee or other compensation.proYea✓
HB1049revise certain provisions regarding driving after consuming certain drugs or substances.proYea✓
HB1049revise certain provisions regarding driving after consuming certain drugs or substances.proYea✓
SB143revise visitation rights of a person causing conception by rape or incest.proYea✓
HB1130revise provisions regarding certain Class 2 misdemeanors.proYea✓
HB1130revise provisions regarding certain Class 2 misdemeanors.proYea✓

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