Criminal Justice Issue Summary

Key Votes

Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Jan. 26, 2026 South Dakota HB 1015 Establishes a Pilot Program for Pretrial Release Bill Failed - House (33 - 34)
Sept. 23, 2025 South Dakota SB 2 (Special Session) Authorizes the Department of Corrections to Construct a Prison Facility in Minnehaha County Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
Sept. 23, 2025 South Dakota SB 2 (Special Session) Authorizes the Department of Corrections to Construct a Prison Facility in Minnehaha County Bill Passed - House (51 - 18)
March 12, 2025 South Dakota HB 1218 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting the Concealed Carry of Firearms by Employees Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 3)
March 12, 2025 South Dakota HB 1218 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting the Concealed Carry of Firearms by Employees Conference Report Adopted - House (56 - 14)
Date No. Title Outcome
1/26 HB 1015 Establishes a Pilot Program for Pretrial Release Bill Failed - House (33 - 34)
9/23 SB 2 (Special Session) Authorizes the Department of Corrections to Construct a Prison Facility in Minnehaha County Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
9/23 SB 2 (Special Session) Authorizes the Department of Corrections to Construct a Prison Facility in Minnehaha County Bill Passed - House (51 - 18)
3/12 HB 1218 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting the Concealed Carry of Firearms by Employees Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 3)
3/12 HB 1218 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting the Concealed Carry of Firearms by Employees Conference Report Adopted - House (56 - 14)
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