Red Dawn Foster on Due process protections

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2026 Regular Session×1.0029 bills

SB137establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.proYea✓
HJR5001proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.proYea✓
SB183modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.proYea✓
HB1176clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.proYea✓
HB1176clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.proYea✓
HB1176clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.proYea✓
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.proYea✓
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.proYea✓
SB134restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.proNay✗
SB150exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.proYea✓
SB150exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.proYea✓
SB150exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.proYea✓
HB1019revise provisions regarding pesticide laws.proYea✓
HB1108require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.proYea✓
SB88clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.proYea✓
HB1028establish a criminal background check requirement for multistate licensure under the social work licensure compact.proYea✓
HB1076revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB4revise procedures for returning and withholding security deposits for residential premises.proYea✓
SB44establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.proYea✓
SB51revise certain requirements for contesting actions of the South Dakota Retirement System.antiYea✗
SB51revise certain requirements for contesting actions of the South Dakota Retirement System.antiYea✗
HB1014modify the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action.proYea✓
HB1292limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid claims.proYea✓
HB1040revise the child support obligation schedule.proYea✓
HB1011modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.antiNay✓
SB146clarify the effect of the resignation of certain gubernatorial appointees.proYea✗tabled
SB93prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.proYea✓
SB43address search and seizure provisions applicable to digital currency.antiYea✗
SB113increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7010 bills

SB198Establish conditions a prospective condemnor must satisfy before commencing condemnation proceedings.proNay✗
SB198Establish conditions a prospective condemnor must satisfy before commencing condemnation proceedings.proNay✗
SB63Establish protections for state employees who report improper governmental conduct and crime.proYea✓
HB1238Establish protections for a veteran seeking assistance in a veterans' benefit matter.proNay✗
HB1174Revise certain provisions related to the rights and obligations of a father of a child born to an unmarried mother.proNay✗
SB123Revise provisions related to forensic medical examinations.proYea✓
SB193Allow an applicant to have an interpreter present during the driving portion of a driver license exam.proYea✓
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1133Amend bond requirements.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4919 bills

SB130consider certain goods when given as a prize through a redemption store as purchases for resale.proYea✓
HB1220allow an appeal of a decision of the Department of Education regarding special education or related services by a civil action against the department.proYea✓
HB1013adopt the advanced practice registered nurse compact.proYea✓
HB1084repeal a provision related to habeas corpus proceedings.antiNay✓
SB71remove a prohibition on the ability of law enforcement and various governmental entities to inspect, search, seize, prosecute, or impose disciplinary action on cannabis dispensaries, cultivation facilities, manufacturing facilities, and testing facilities.proNay✗
HB1083permit a person convicted of certain driving under the influence offenses to drive for certain purposes.proYea✓
SB97establish the admissibility of evidence of similar crimes in sexual assault cases.antiNay✓
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.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.proYea✓
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.proYea✓
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.proYea✓
SB46authorize the disclosure of referral status by Department of Human Services personnel.proYea✓
SCR605Affirming the value of grassland ecosystems and the importance of farmers and ranchers as managers.proYea✓
HB1144provide for the study of the Community, Hope, Opportunity, Independence, Careers, Empowerment, Success waiver program and to provide an appropriation therefor.antiYea✓tabled
HB1076require the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.proNay✗
SB19rescind rulemaking authority pertaining to the process for publishing required voter registration numbers.antiYea✗
SB172allow a person to temporarily take responsibility of a feral cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering the animal.proYea✓
HB1023provide immunity from liability for certain actions of the State Bar and its agents.antiYea✗

2023 Regular Session×0.3419 bills

HB1240amend provisions addressing guardianships and conservatorships.proYea✓
SB206clarify good cause for the purpose of continuing an involuntary commitment hearing.proNay✗
HB1046provide free tuition at Board of Technical Education institutions for children or spouses of members of the South Dakota National Guard disabled or deceased in the line of duty.proYea✓
SB9modify discharge notice procedures applicable to developmentally disabled persons.proYea✓
SB129include school employees in certain assault provisions and provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB129include school employees in certain assault provisions and provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB70revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.proYea✓
SB103create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System for risk and lethality assessments for certain persons accused of assault or protection order violations.proYea✓
SB93provide an increased appropriation for the construction costs of an athletics events center at Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1191clarify the duties of truancy officers.proYea✓
SB4modify a court's authority to commit a habitual juvenile offender to the Department of Corrections.proNay✗
HB1174provide for appropriate civil commitment of certain persons.antiYea✗
HB1108revise provisions related to abandoned mobile or manufactured homes.proYea✓
SB176modify certain requirements for removal from the sex offender registry.proYea✓
SB156make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act monies for eligible water projects and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB156make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act monies for eligible water projects and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB156make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act monies for eligible water projects and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB91revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
HB1064require the Unified Judicial System to assemble a task force to address the provision of legal services to indigent parties within the South Dakota court system and to declare an emergency.proYea✓

2022 Regular Session×0.2437 bills

SB173establish standards for live or photographic lineups conducted by law enforcement.proYea✓
HB1160clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.proYea✓
SB207enact the uniform electronic recordation of custodial interrogations act.proYea✓
SB164clarify the requirements for the execution of a living will declaration.proYea✓
SB7revise provisions related to custody and visitation rights by medical cannabis cardholders.proYea✓
SB195establish the burden of proof after a claim of immunity.proNay✗
SB21revise provisions related to the revocation of a medical cannabis registry identification card.proYea✓
SB21revise provisions related to the revocation of a medical cannabis registry identification card.proYea✓
SB21revise provisions related to the revocation of a medical cannabis registry identification card.proYea✓
SB83modify when a motion for expungement of an arrest record may be made and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB159exempt any person suffering from a severe mental illness from capital punishment.proYea✓
HB1258protect an individual's conscience from entities requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.proYea✗tabled
SB119prohibit sexual contact between prison employees and prisoners.proYea✓
HB1129prohibit forms of discrimination in access to organ transplantation.proYea✓
HB1223authorize the provision of informed consent by a pregnant minor.proYea✓
HB1223authorize the provision of informed consent by a pregnant minor.proYea✓
HB1036revise certain provisions regarding search warrants for tracking devices.antiNay✓
SB151revise the automatic removal of certain convictions from a background check record.proYea✓
SB151revise the automatic removal of certain convictions from a background check record.proYea✓
SB27revise the provisions regarding the denial or nonrenewal of a patient registry identification card.proYea✓
SB27revise the provisions regarding the denial or nonrenewal of a patient registry identification card.proYea✓
SB14revise provisions related to the confidential list of medical cannabis cardholders maintained by the Department of Health.proYea✓
SB14revise provisions related to the confidential list of medical cannabis cardholders maintained by the Department of Health.proYea✓
SB172revise provisions regarding eligibility for parole for certain persons sentenced to life imprisonment.proYea✓
SB172revise provisions regarding eligibility for parole for certain persons sentenced to life imprisonment.proYea✓
HB1109revise a provision related to the review of the master jury list.proYea✓
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.proYea✓
SB80exempt the provision of electricity through electric vehicle charging stations from the definition of electric utility.antiYea✗
SB80exempt the provision of electricity through electric vehicle charging stations from the definition of electric utility.antiYea✗
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.antiYea✗
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.antiYea✗
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.antiYea✗
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.proYea✓
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.proYea✓
HB1113prohibit threats made with the intent to coerce an abortion and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1113prohibit threats made with the intent to coerce an abortion and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1282allow inpatient psychiatric facility placement alternatives for certain patients.proYea✓

2021 Regular Session×0.1723 bills

SB164modify the process for civil forfeiture.proYea✓
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.proNay✗
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.proNay✗
SB124provide protections for the exercise of religious freedom.proYea✓
HB1046limit liability for certain exposures to COVID-19.antiNay✓
SB62revise certain provisions regarding appeals by the prosecution.antiNay✓
HB1212clarify the use of force.proNay✗
HB1014establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.proYea✓
HB1014establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.proYea✓
SB137provide for the reimbursement of lost revenue for businesses forcibly closed by a governmental entity.proYea✗tabled
SB173revise certain provisions related to competency hearings.antiYea✗
HB1069modify the expenditures that are recoverable as disbursements by a prevailing party in a civil action or a special proceeding.proYea✓
SB98limit the application of the death penalty.proYea✓
SB15revise the voting requirements necessary for the board to grant or deny parole or recommend clemency.proYea✓
SB16revise the requirements of setting discretionary parole dates by the board.proYea✓
SB103provide for the confidentiality of personal information of persons affiliated with nonprofit corporations.proNay✗
SB103provide for the confidentiality of personal information of persons affiliated with nonprofit corporations.proNay✗
SB103provide for the confidentiality of personal information of persons affiliated with nonprofit corporations.proYea✓
SB178prohibit certain insurers from using genetic information.proYea✓
SB178prohibit certain insurers from using genetic information.proYea✓
SB178prohibit certain insurers from using genetic information.proYea✓
SB174revise provisions related to the automatic removal of certain charges or convictions from a defendant's public record.proYea✓
SB141revise the automatic removal of certain convictions from a background check record.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1226 bills

HB1011require certain examinations of persons awaiting involuntary commitment hearings.proYea✓
HB1011require certain examinations of persons awaiting involuntary commitment hearings.proYea✓
HB1244authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.proYea✓
HB1244authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.proYea✓
HB1010revise provisions regarding testimony of qualified mental health professionals at involuntary commitment hearings.proYea✓
SB73exempt certain persons from the requirement to publish name changes.proYea✓
HB1067modify certain provisions regarding notice, service, and execution of judgments in forceable entry and detainer actions.antiNay✓
HB1065revise drone surveillance protections.proYea✓
SB136authorize certain witnesses to be accompanied by a certified therapeutic dog in a criminal proceeding.proYea✓
SB136authorize certain witnesses to be accompanied by a certified therapeutic dog in a criminal proceeding.proYea✓
SB140provide for the resolution of alleged certain disability violations.proYea✓
SB172revise provisions regarding civil forfeiture.proYea✓
SB176provide for the seizure and holding of real property as evidence.antiYea✗
SB46revise provisions related to the restoration to competency of criminal defendants.proYea✓
HB1206revise certain provisions regarding the commitment of a delinquent child to the Department of Corrections.proNay✗
HB1103authorize the forensic medical examination of certain minor victims without parental or guardian consent.proYea✓
SB96prohibit the denial of benefits based solely on a controlled substance felony.proYea✓
SB5provide immunity for qualified mental health professionals at appropriate regional facilities.antiYea✗
HB1086repeal certain fees charged by a clerk of courts.proYea✓
HB1178revise the seller's property condition disclosure statement.proYea✓
HB1117repeal and revise certain provisions regarding riot, to establish the crime of incitement to riot, and to revise provisions regarding civil liability for riot and riot boosting.antiNay✓
SB145recalculate abatement of the basic child support obligation.proYea✗tabled
SB109provide protections for health care decisions governed by conscience.proYea✗tabled
SB173to establish limitations applicable to initial family assessments.proYea✗tabled
SB157revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.antiNay✓
SB157revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.antiNay✓

2019 Regular Session×0.0814 bills

SB118establish certain provisions regarding advance care planning.proYea✓
SB118establish certain provisions regarding advance care planning.proYea✓
SB71prohibit capital punishment of any person with severe mental illness.proYea✓
HB1055require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.proYea✓
SB148provide for state employee protection from retaliation for certain communications.proYea✓
SB70revise certain provisions regarding hospital liens.proYea✓
SB99establish certain provisions regarding commercial security deposits.proYea✓
HB1180revise certain provisions regarding the collection and storage of sexual assault kit evidence.proYea✓
HB1061provide for a court order to test for HIV at the request of victims of certain crimes.antiYea✗
SB12revise certain provisions pertaining to the disqualification of commercial driver license holders for failure to consent to chemical analyses.antiNay✓
HB1074provide a privilege for journalists and newscasters regarding refusal to disclose information.proYea✓
HB1063revise provisions regarding engaging in sexual activity for a fee or other compensation.antiYea✗
HB1070revise the procedure for judgment by confession.antiYea✗
SB25revise the authority of Department of Revenue special agents.antiYea✗

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