Senate Bill 160

  • Status: Withdrawn
  • Position: Oppose
  • Bill Number: SB 160
  • Session: 2025
  • Latest Update: February 10, 2025
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Summary

Update: Senate Bill 160 was withdrawn at the request of the prime sponsor.

Background: Senate Bill 160 would modify the specific situations in which a Class 2 misdemeanor can be applied.

Our position: The ACLU of South Dakota opposes Senate Bill 160. This bill would remove the presumption of a Class 2 misdemeanor for violations to the state’s election law, presumably to allow for stronger penalties.

Sponsors:
Sen. Peterson (Sue) (prime) and Rep. Fitzgerald (prime)

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