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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tony Randolph
RRepublican
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