It might just be a bill and only a bill, but these drafted pieces of legislation could become laws and affect your life in various ways. Those effects could be positive, or in some cases, pretty negative. It's your duty as an activist to keep informed and ready to act.
On this page, we cover bills and measures we're tracking during the South Dakota Legislative Session. Tap through, learn more, and email your questions to southdakota@aclu.org.
UPDATE: House Bill 1116, legislation that would prohibit the hosting of “lewd or lascivious” programs or events on state-owned facilities, has failed.
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Feb 24, 2023
SB 146
Feb 24, 2023
SB 146
Senate Bill 146
Smart Justice
Position: Oppose
Status: Passed both chambers
UPDATE: House lawmakers passed Senate Bill 146, legislation that would limit parole for certain offenders. The bill now goes to Gov. Noem's desk for her signature.
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Feb 22, 2023
HJR 5004
Feb 22, 2023
HJR 5004
House Joint Resolution 5004
Racial Justice
Position: Oppose
Status: Sent to 41st Day/Did Not Pass
UPDATE: House Joint Resolution 5004, legislation that would impose work requirements for some Medicaid recipients, failed in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
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Feb 22, 2023
SB 116
Feb 22, 2023
SB 116
Senate Bill 116
Voting Rights
Position: Oppose
Status: Failed
UPDATE: Senate Bill 116 failed in the House State Affairs Committee.
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Feb 22, 2023
1217
Feb 22, 2023
1217
House Bill 1217
Voting Rights
Position: Oppose
Status: Failed
UPDATE: House Bill 1217 officially failed on Feb. 22.
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Feb 17, 2023
HB 1125
Feb 17, 2023
HB 1125
House Bill 1125
Free Speech
Position: Oppose
Status: Tabled
UPDATE: House Bill 1125 was tabled by the House State Affairs Committee.