South Dakota would create a new crime for bystanders who witness someone attempting suicide or seriously harming themselves but intentionally fail to call for emergency help—making it a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable offense. The law includes exceptions for people who reasonably feared for their own safety, already believed help was called, are under 18, or physically couldn't summon aid.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 279
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 24, NAYS 9. S.J. 222
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 14
Judiciary Motion to amend S.J. 13
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 112
Prime sponsor · Sen.
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Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended