110 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session22 votes
HB1003amend provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school employees.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
HB1045revise certain provisions related to child support.Do PassYea
HB1056require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.Do PassYea
HB1143authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1175revise provisions related to Division of Criminal Investigation cooperation with Indian tribes.Do PassYea
HB1187add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
SB15create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB15create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.Concurred in amendmentsYea
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
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB162revise the factors for considering deviation from the child support obligation schedule.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB163repeal provisions related to the shared parenting child support cross credit.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB168regulate the use of chatbots by minors.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Referred as Amended toYea
SB220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB224provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Do PassNay
SB224provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Do PassNay
2025 Regular Session20 votes
HB1004Provide tuition for a student who is placed in a residential treatment center that provides educational programming.Do PassYea
HB1005Modify the requirement for payment of a private home study by the Department of Social Services.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1044Authorize the use of a newborn safety device for the voluntary surrender of a newborn and to make clarifying changes.Do PassYea
HB1053Require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
HB1053Require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1174Revise certain provisions related to the rights and obligations of a father of a child born to an unmarried mother.Do PassYea
HB1174Revise certain provisions related to the rights and obligations of a father of a child born to an unmarried mother.Do PassYea
HB1195Revise a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected.Do PassYea
HB1195Revise a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB18Require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.TabledNaytabling motion
SB109Permit a school district to implement a new or revised section 504 plan, individualized family service plan, or individualized education program for a student who is the child of an active-duty member of the United States armed forces.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB111Permit a court to order family therapy or reunification therapy in a custody or visitation dispute.Do PassYea
SB111Permit a court to order family therapy or reunification therapy in a custody or visitation dispute.Do PassYea
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB115Revise a provision related to sexual contact with a child under eighteen.Do PassYea
SB115Revise a provision related to sexual contact with a child under eighteen.Do PassYea
SB156Increase the minimum age for marriage.Do PassYea
SB156Increase the minimum age for marriage.Do PassYea
SB180To require age verification before an individual may access an application from an online application store.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
2024 Regular Session14 votes
HB1041modify the definition of public infrastructure to allow a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible for housing infrastructure grants and loans and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1055raise the appraisal value of surplus property that may be sold by a political subdivision without notice.Do PassYea
HB1093make an appropriation to provide a grant for the construction of a facility to provide certain health facilities and services.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1202establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1232create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1245revise provisions related to the custody of an alleged delinquent child before and after a temporary custody hearing.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB79revise provisions related to the possession, distribution, and manufacture of child pornography.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB79revise provisions related to the possession, distribution, and manufacture of child pornography.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB124revise the eligibility of roads for the rural access infrastructure fund.Do PassYea
SB202require active efforts in abuse and neglect proceedings that involve Indian children.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB214provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB214provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB214provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.ReconsideredNay
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
2023 Regular Session10 votes
HCR6011Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.Concurred in ResolutionYea
SB6authorize community response teams to recommend alternative community-based resources for children alleged to be delinquent and children alleged to be in need of supervision prior to adjudication.Do PassYea
SB9modify discharge notice procedures applicable to developmentally disabled persons.Do PassYea
SB75revise provisions related to parental support for expenses related to pregnancy and childbirth.Do PassYea
SB75revise provisions related to parental support for expenses related to pregnancy and childbirth.Do PassYea
SB165expand initial training given to law enforcement officers to include Indian law, racial bias, and implicit bias.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB172make an appropriation for design costs related to the health services center at Black Hills State University–Rapid City, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB191establish the task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB192provide liability for the publishing or distributing of material harmful to minors on the internet and the wrongful retention of individually identifiable information.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB208require financial institutions to report exploitation of an elder or an adult with a disability.TabledYeatabling motion
2022 Regular Session22 votes
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1110revise a provision related to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or a special advocate to represent an abused or neglected child.Do PassYea
HB1110revise a provision related to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or a special advocate to represent an abused or neglected child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1133provide that the cost of a home study required for an adoption is the responsibility of the Department of Social Services.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1134revise provisions related to medical cannabis for the protection of youth.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1278revise the child support obligation schedule.Do PassYea
HB1278revise the child support obligation schedule.Do PassYea
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR6004urging the creation of safe and supportive environments for students with epilepsy.Concurred in ResolutionYea
SB7revise provisions related to custody and visitation rights by medical cannabis cardholders.Do PassYea
SB7revise provisions related to custody and visitation rights by medical cannabis cardholders.Do PassYea
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.Do PassYea
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.Do PassYea
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.Concurred in amendmentsNay
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB109make an appropriation to pay increased costs incurred in the construction of an appropriate regional facility and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB109make an appropriation to pay increased costs incurred in the construction of an appropriate regional facility and to declare an emergency.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB155make an appropriation for programs that assist victims of domestic violence, abuse, and neglect and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB196make an appropriation to provide grants for certain residential alternative care programs and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB196make an appropriation to provide grants for certain residential alternative care programs and to declare an emergency.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SJR501to apply to Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call a convention for an amendment to the Constitution establishing congressional term limits.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
2021 Regular Session14 votes
HB1068revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.Do PassYea
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
HB1261revise certain provisions related to the training curricula required of a person appointed as a guardian or a conservator.Do PassYea
SB5include a child's legal parents and guardians in the list of parties who may receive information related to reports of the child's abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
SB5include a child's legal parents and guardians in the list of parties who may receive information related to reports of the child's abuse or neglect.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB14limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.Do PassYea
SB14limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.Do PassYea
SB31provide for the release of adult abuse case information to certain parties to assist in the provision of adult protective services.Do PassYea
SB31provide for the release of adult abuse case information to certain parties to assist in the provision of adult protective services.Do PassYea
SB126establish the crime of possession, manufacturing, or distribution of obscene dolls.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB126establish the crime of possession, manufacturing, or distribution of obscene dolls.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB126establish the crime of possession, manufacturing, or distribution of obscene dolls.Do Pass AmendedYea
2020 Regular Session8 votes
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding human trafficking.Do PassYea
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
SB20create a monitor to review and respond to complaints related to the care provided to youth in the custody or care of certain care facilities, treatment centers, and programs.Do PassYea
SB20create a monitor to review and respond to complaints related to the care provided to youth in the custody or care of certain care facilities, treatment centers, and programs.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB173to establish limitations applicable to initial family assessments.TabledYeatabling motion
SB193revise Senate Bill 38, An Act to revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2020, as previously enacted by the Ninety-fifth Session of the South Dakota Legislature.Do PassYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)2 bills
SB220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.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).