modify the individuals eligible to sign an affidavit of homelessness for purposes of obtaining a free copy of a birth certificate.
This bill modifies South Dakota law to expand who can sign an affidavit of homelessness when a person seeks a free copy of their birth certificate. Previously, only specific individuals like parents or guardians could sign this affidavit, but the bill allows additional categories of people to do so. The change aims to make it easier for homeless individuals to access their birth records without paying fees. The bill does not alter the requirement that the affidavit must be signed by someone who knows the individual is homeless, only who qualifies to sign it.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Signed Feb 25, 2025
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MINOR
This bill modifies South Dakota's law regarding who can sign an affidavit to obtain a free birth certificate for homeless individuals. Previously, the law did not specify who could sign the affidavit, but this bill now explicitly lists eligible signers including various social service providers, school personnel, and licensed professionals. The change ensures that homeless individuals have access to free birth certificates by clarifying who can verify their housing status.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of who can serve as a homeless services provider for affidavit purposes, adding specific categories of professionals and agencies that were not previously enumerated.
ELIGIBILITY
Added specific list of eligible homeless services providers including government/nonprofit agencies, human services agencies, law enforcement liaisons, school liaisons, school counselors, school nurses, and social workers who can sign affidavits.
DEFINITION
Created a clear definition of 'homeless services provider' with seven specific categories of organizations and individuals authorized to sign affidavits.
REQUIREMENT
Modified the affidavit requirements to specify that it must be signed by both the homeless individual and an authorized homeless services provider with knowledge of their housing status.
Floor votes · House Jan 27, 2025
How they voted
66–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 68
Jan 27, 2025
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican63
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
8
Committee
3
Feb 25, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 2025-02-25 H.J. 382
executive
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the President S.J. 325
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 335
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0 S.J. 280
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Education Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to S.J. 153
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 1 H.J. 125
lower
Jan 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Education Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 0
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 43
lower
11 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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