HB 1116 makes fraudulent solicitation of charitable contributions illegal by classifying it as a deceptive act or practice under South Dakota consumer protection law. This means people or organizations that deceive donors about how charitable donations will be used, who is receiving them, or other material facts can face legal action and penalties. The change strengthens enforcement against charity scams by treating them the same way the state treats other consumer fraud.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 420
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 396
Signed by the President S.J. 405
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 381
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 376
Commerce and Energy Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 221
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 199
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 1
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 94
David Johnson
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
James Wangsness
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass