Al Novstrup on Child welfare protections

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2026 Regular Session×1.0058 bills

HB1187add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.proYea✓
SB184make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act monies for preconstruction activities of regional water system projects and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
SB143revise visitation rights of a person causing conception by rape or incest.proYea✓
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✓
SB160establish post-election audits.proYea✓
SB160establish post-election audits.proYea✓
SB191establish the task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.proYea✓
SB191establish the task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.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✓
HB1055raise the appraisal value of surplus property that may be sold by a political subdivision without notice.proYea✓
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.proNay✗
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.proNay✗
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.proYea✓
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding criminal background checks for adults working in child care institutions.proYea✓
HB1110revise a provision related to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or a special advocate to represent an abused or neglected child.proYea✓
HB1143authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.proYea✓
HB1275create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.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.proNay✓tabled
SB196make an appropriation to provide grants for certain residential alternative care programs and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB196make an appropriation to provide grants for certain residential alternative care programs and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1172require a practitioner's medical assessment of a patient to occur in certain facilities for purposes of medical cannabis use.proNay✓tabled
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✓
SB103standardize certain school safety practices.proYea✓
HB1123establish a pilot program to provide benefits for menstrual hygiene products and diapers for individuals who receive temporary assistance for needy families, and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✗tabled
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✓
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.proYea✓
HB1200make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.proYea✓
HB1200make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.proYea✓
HB1200make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.proYea✓
HB1200make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.proYea✓
HCR6011Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.proYea✓
HB1293make an appropriation for increasing the benefit amounts of the temporary assistance for needy families program, and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1205revise provisions regarding a custodial parent relocating a minor child.proYea✓
SB214provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.proNay✗
SB214provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.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✓
SJR505Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and the amount of tax on real property.proYea✗tabled
HB1116prohibit a video streaming service from transmitting certain advertising during children's programming and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1045revise certain provisions related to child support.proYea✓
HB1140provide for a regular review of parenting guidelines.proYea✓
HB1140provide for a regular review of parenting guidelines.proYea✓
SB31provide for the release of adult abuse case information to certain parties to assist in the provision of adult protective services.proYea✓
SB14limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.proYea✓
SB92require that taxpayer funded pool arrangements providing workers' compensation coverage demonstrate financial stability, reliable management, and fair pricing.proYea✗tabled
HCR6004urging the creation of safe and supportive environments for students with epilepsy.proYea✓
HB1121expand the definition of a pesticide dealer.proYea✓
HB1121expand the definition of a pesticide dealer.proYea✓
HB1056authorize video monitoring of residents in assisted living centers and nursing facilities.proYea✓
SB83require the provision of information regarding perinatal hospice.proYea✓
HB1134revise provisions related to medical cannabis for the protection of youth.proYea✓
HB1135expand definitions pertaining to the purchasing of grain.proYea✓
SB190codify the rights of a parent.proYea✓
SB190codify the rights of a parent.proYea✓
SB11revise certain provisions regarding the granting of work permits to minors who refuse to submit to chemical analyses.antiYea✗
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✓
HB1195Revise a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected.proYea✓
HB1053Require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
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.proNay✗
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.proYea✓
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.proNay✗
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✓
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✓
HB1098Make an appropriation to the Department of Human Services for reimbursing the cost of respite care services for caregivers of individuals with dementia and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled

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