SB 109 temporarily suspends South Dakota's death penalty by amending the state's capital punishment statute. The bill does not permanently eliminate capital punishment but rather puts it on hold, meaning executions cannot be carried out during the suspension period. This is a provisional repeal, so the death penalty could potentially be reinstated in the future if the legislature votes to do so.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 128
Reynold Nesiba
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day