South Dakota's Department of Corrections will study how other states run juvenile correctional and residential facilities, looking at best practices like rehabilitation-focused housing, vocational training, mental health services, and staff-to-youth ratios, with visits to at least three out-of-state facilities. The state is appropriating $50,000 for this study, and the Department must report its findings to the Legislative Research Council by September 1, 2026.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 30, NAYS 37. H.J. 512
First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 485
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 24, NAYS 9. S.J. 424
Senate Reconsidered Passed, YEAS 25, NAYS 8. S.J. 423
Senate Intent to reconsider S.J. 414
Senate Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 23, NAYS 9. S.J. 413
Committee on Appropriations Do Pass Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 1.
Committee on Appropriations Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Referred as Amended to Joint Committee on Appropriations Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 23
Judiciary Motion to amend S.J. 23
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 179
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Do Pass Amended
Reconsidered
Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended
Committee on Appropriations — Do Pass
Judiciary — Referred as Amended to