SB 176 updates South Dakota's child custody laws by establishing new criteria that courts must consider when deciding on shared parenting arrangements between divorced or separated parents. The bill modifies the existing parenting plan provisions in state law to provide clearer guidelines for judges determining custody and visitation schedules. This change aims to create more consistent standards across the state when parents share decision-making responsibilities for their children.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 180
Tom Pischke
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day