HB 1252 South Dakota House · 2025 Regular Session

revise provisions related to human trafficking.

HB 1252 updates South Dakota's laws regarding human trafficking by revising existing provisions. The bill directly affects law enforcement, legal professionals, and individuals involved in trafficking cases by modifying how these crimes are defined and prosecuted. Key changes include adjustments to penalties and procedures related to trafficking investigations and victim support. This legislation aims to align state laws with current legal standards without changing the fundamental nature of the crime.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
State Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to H.J. 213
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Tony Randolph
RRepublican
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