South Dakota law enforcement can now seize digital currency (like Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies) under the same search and seizure rules that apply to physical property, treating it the same as cash, documents, or other tangible objects. The bill defines "digital currency" to include any value stored on blockchain or similar technology, ensuring the state's existing seizure laws clearly cover these modern forms of money.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 529
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 488
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 530
Signed by the President S.J. 470
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 1. H.J. 486
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 31
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 31
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 53
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0. S.J. 60
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 1
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 13
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass