HB1012revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.Do PassYea
HB1012revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.Do PassYea
HB1022revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program.Do PassYea
HB1022revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program.Do PassYea
HB1164establish the crime of fraudulent assisted reproduction and provide a penalty and civil liability therefor.Do PassYea
HB1200make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1200make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
HB1300except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.Do PassYea
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.Do PassYea
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.Do PassYea
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.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB44establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB44establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB87clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB107add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.Do PassNay
SB107add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.Do PassYea
SB208require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB208require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments.Do Pass AmendedYea
2025 Regular Session11 votes
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1221Make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR6009Requesting the attorney general to file a lawsuit against the People's Republic of China and related parties to seek damages related to the COVID-19 global pandemic.Concurred in ResolutionNay
SB58Revise provisions related to human trafficking, to prohibit the obstruction of human trafficking enforcement, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB58Revise provisions related to human trafficking, to prohibit the obstruction of human trafficking enforcement, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB72Revise the payor of autopsy costs in certain circumstances.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB72Revise the payor of autopsy costs in certain circumstances.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB99Make an appropriation for purchasing, storing, and distributing sexual assault kits.Referred toYea
SB99Make an appropriation for purchasing, storing, and distributing sexual assault kits.Do PassYea
SB123Revise provisions related to forensic medical examinations.Do PassYea
SB123Revise provisions related to forensic medical examinations.Do Pass AmendedYea
2024 Regular Session13 votes
HB1085specify the venue of appeal to circuit court for persons committed to a mental health facility.Do PassYea
SB20establish the crime of threatening or intimidating an election official or election worker.Do PassYea
SB20establish the crime of threatening or intimidating an election official or election worker.Do PassYea
SB27modify the criteria for removal from the sex offender registry.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB27modify the criteria for removal from the sex offender registry.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB77revise a provision related to threatening law enforcement officers.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB97establish the admissibility of evidence of similar crimes in sexual assault cases.Do PassYea
SB97establish the admissibility of evidence of similar crimes in sexual assault cases.Do PassYea
SB146revise and repeal provisions related to threatening persons holding statewide office, judicial officers, and elected officers and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB146revise and repeal provisions related to threatening persons holding statewide office, judicial officers, and elected officers and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB146revise and repeal provisions related to threatening persons holding statewide office, judicial officers, and elected officers and to provide a penalty therefor.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SJR510To refer to the voters the question of whether this state should lower the state sales and use tax rate on food to zero percent, and to increase certain gross receipts tax rates, excise tax rates, and use tax rates.Do PassNay
SJR511Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, underscoring that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
2023 Regular Session12 votes
HB1098revise provisions related to juror compensation.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB50revise the crime of witness tampering.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB54require a convicted defendant to reimburse for the cost of digital forensic examination fees.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB54require a convicted defendant to reimburse for the cost of digital forensic examination fees.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB70revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB70revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB103create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System for risk and lethality assessments for certain persons accused of assault or protection order violations.Do PassYea
SB103create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System for risk and lethality assessments for certain persons accused of assault or protection order violations.Do PassYea
SB144provide access to abandoned cemeteries to descendants of the decedents interred therein.Do PassNay
SB146limit parole for violent offenders.Do PassYea
SB146limit parole for violent offenders.Do PassYea
SB146limit parole for violent offenders.Concurred in amendmentsYea
2022 Regular Session15 votes
HB1026prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for the crime of rape.Do PassYea
HB1099revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1287revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.TabledYeatabling motion
SB77enhance the penalty on registered sex offenders who commit sexual contact without consent from a person capable of consenting.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB77enhance the penalty on registered sex offenders who commit sexual contact without consent from a person capable of consenting.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB82revise the admissibility of certain statements made by persons with developmental disabilities concerning certain crimes.TabledYeatabling motion
SB120include intentionally manipulated images or recordings in the crime of invasion of privacy by recording.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB120include intentionally manipulated images or recordings in the crime of invasion of privacy by recording.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB155make an appropriation for programs that assist victims of domestic violence, abuse, and neglect and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB173establish standards for live or photographic lineups conducted by law enforcement.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB173establish standards for live or photographic lineups conducted by law enforcement.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB199revise provisions related to a name change for certain crime victims.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB199revise provisions related to a name change for certain crime victims.Do Pass AmendedYea
2021 Regular Session10 votes
HB1081increase the penalty for protection order violations.Do PassYea
HB1081increase the penalty for protection order violations.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1096provide a penalty for sexual contact with a minor by a person holding a position of authority.Do PassYea
HB1102revise certain definitions for sex offender registry.Do PassYea
HB1102revise certain definitions for sex offender registry.Do PassYea
HB1150provide definitions regarding the crime of rape.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB7permit a government agency to qualify as a victim for purposes of restitution in criminal cases.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB164modify the process for civil forfeiture.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB166revise provisions regarding hate crimes.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB166revise provisions regarding hate crimes.Do Pass AmendedNay
2020 Regular Session15 votes
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding human trafficking.Do PassYea
HB1074revise certain provisions regarding the required time that sexual assault kits be preserved.Do PassYea
HB1092provide for an assumption of risk by any person engaged in off-road vehicle activity and to limit the liability of the renters of off-road vehicles under certain circumstances.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1103authorize the forensic medical examination of certain minor victims without parental or guardian consent.Do PassYea
HB1244authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.Do PassYea
HB1244authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1277prevent trafficking, coercion, and exploitation that occurs under the guise of obscene content.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB73exempt certain persons from the requirement to publish name changes.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB73exempt certain persons from the requirement to publish name changes.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.Excused
SB164modify the process for civil forfeiture.Excused
HB1192enhance the penalty for rape of a child twelve years of age or under.Excused
Votes are shown as cast; we don’t score or label positions. Amendment-adoption motions are omitted, and tabling motions are flagged (a Yea there was a vote to kill the bill).