This bill reorganizes South Dakota's law against sexual abuse of minors by an adult in a position of authority or family member, clarifying that the adult must be at least five years older than the victim. The main change consolidates the requirements into a clearer structure but doesn't alter the core crime itself—adults in authority positions or close family members still cannot engage in sexual contact with minors under eighteen.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 538
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 517
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 524
Signed by the President S.J. 502
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0. H.J. 478
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 11
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0. H.J. 11
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 239
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 210
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 126
Cosponsors
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass