Kevin Jensen on Child welfare protections

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2026 Regular Session×1.0013 bills

SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.proYea✓
HB1275create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✓tabled
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.proYea✓
SB107add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.proYea✓
HB1143authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.proYea✓
HB1143authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.proYea✓
SB224provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.proYea✓
SB220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB15create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.proYea✓
SB15create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.proYea✓
SB15create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7015 bills

HB1044Authorize the use of a newborn safety device for the voluntary surrender of a newborn and to make clarifying changes.proYea✓
HB1044Authorize the use of a newborn safety device for the voluntary surrender of a newborn and to make clarifying changes.proYea✓
HB1195Revise a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected.proYea✓
SB156Increase the minimum age for marriage.proNay✗
SB115Revise a provision related to sexual contact with a child under eighteen.proYea✓
SB111Permit a court to order family therapy or reunification therapy in a custody or visitation dispute.proYea✓
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.proYea✓
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.proYea✓
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.proYea✓
HB1005Modify the requirement for payment of a private home study by the Department of Social Services.proYea✓
HB1005Modify the requirement for payment of a private home study by the Department of Social Services.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
HB1004Provide tuition for a student who is placed in a residential treatment center that provides educational programming.proYea✓
HB1174Revise certain provisions related to the rights and obligations of a father of a child born to an unmarried mother.proYea✓
SB126Establish the manner of determining payments for the child care assistance program.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4911 bills

SB124revise the eligibility of roads for the rural access infrastructure fund.proYea✓
SB124revise the eligibility of roads for the rural access infrastructure fund.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.proNay✗
HB1055raise the appraisal value of surplus property that may be sold by a political subdivision without notice.proYea✓
HB1093make an appropriation to provide a grant for the construction of a facility to provide certain health facilities and services.proYea✓
HB1093make an appropriation to provide a grant for the construction of a facility to provide certain health facilities and services.proYea✓
HB1202establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program.proYea✓
HB1202establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program.proYea✓
HB1245revise provisions related to the custody of an alleged delinquent child before and after a temporary custody hearing.proYea✓
HB1232create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council.proYea✓
HB1223repeal a section of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding cooperation with the Division of Child Support.antiYea✓tabled

2023 Regular Session×0.349 bills

HB1161provide staffing ratios for day care providers.proYea✗tabled
SB191establish the task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.proNay✗
SB9modify discharge notice procedures applicable to developmentally disabled persons.proYea✓
SB9modify discharge notice procedures applicable to developmentally disabled persons.proYea✓
SB172make an appropriation for design costs related to the health services center at Black Hills State University–Rapid City, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HCR6011Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.proYea✓
HB1094lower the state sales tax rate and the state use tax rate on food to zero percent, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
HB1094lower the state sales tax rate and the state use tax rate on food to zero percent, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
HB1231revise certain provisions related to the sealing of adoption records.proNay✗

2022 Regular Session×0.2425 bills

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✓
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.proYea✓
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.proYea✓
HB1311clarify the means of voluntarily terminating a relationship between a birth mother and a child.proYea✓
HB1311clarify the means of voluntarily terminating a relationship between a birth mother and a child.proYea✓
SB196make an appropriation to provide grants for certain residential alternative care programs and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1110revise a provision related to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or a special advocate to represent an abused or neglected child.antiYea✗
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.proYea✓
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.proYea✓
HB1133provide that the cost of a home study required for an adoption is the responsibility of the Department of Social Services.proYea✓
HB1133provide that the cost of a home study required for an adoption is the responsibility of the Department of Social Services.proYea✓
HB1278revise the child support obligation schedule.proNay✗
HB1200establish criteria for temporary custody and visitation orders.proYea✓
SB7revise provisions related to custody and visitation rights by medical cannabis cardholders.proYea✓
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.proYea✓
HB1293limit liability for certain child welfare agency licensees.antiYea✗
HB1293limit liability for certain child welfare agency licensees.antiYea✗
HCR6004urging the creation of safe and supportive environments for students with epilepsy.proYea✓
HB1134revise provisions related to medical cannabis for the protection of youth.proYea✓
HB1315clarify provisions related to foster care.proYea✗tabled
HB1292regulate delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for those under the age of twenty-one.proYea✓
HB1292regulate delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for those under the age of twenty-one.proYea✓
SB109make an appropriation to pay increased costs incurred in the construction of an appropriate regional facility and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1302modify tuition responsibilities for children in residential treatment centers.proYea✓

2021 Regular Session×0.178 bills

HB1132add dental hygienists to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.proYea✓
HB1096provide a penalty for sexual contact with a minor by a person holding a position of authority.proYea✓
HB1241provide for participation in a parent education program upon filing for divorce.proYea✓
SB14limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.proNay✗
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.proYea✓
HB1102revise certain definitions for sex offender registry.proYea✓
SB31provide for the release of adult abuse case information to certain parties to assist in the provision of adult protective services.proYea✓
HB1068revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1213 bills

HB1103authorize the forensic medical examination of certain minor victims without parental or guardian consent.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding human trafficking.proYea✓
HB1212add certain persons to the list of mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.proNay✗
HB1232provide an appropriation for adoption assistance grants.proYea✓
HB1228include children with a hearing loss in the reporting criteria required for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.proYea✓
HB1228include children with a hearing loss in the reporting criteria required for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.proYea✓
HB1205revise provisions regarding a custodial parent relocating a minor child.proYea✓
HB1167revise provisions regarding confidential communications between a student and certain school employees.proNay✗
HB1244authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.proYea✓
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.antiYea✗

2019 Regular Session×0.087 bills

HB1230add clergy to the list of mandatory reporters for suspected child abuse or neglect.proNay✗
HB1055require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.proYea✓
HB1055require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.proYea✓
HB1055require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.proYea✓
HB1217prohibit the endangerment of any child by means of driving under the influence and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1205provide parents with certain rights regarding health care treatment of a minor child.proYea✓
SB11revise certain provisions regarding the granting of work permits to minors who refuse to submit to chemical analyses.antiYea✗

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