revise provisions relating to the delivery, possession with intent to deliver, and possession of unauthorized articles in a state correctional facility, and to provide a penalty therefor.
SB 59 amends South Dakota laws regarding unauthorized items in state correctional facilities by updating rules on how these articles are delivered, possessed with intent to deliver, and possessed. The bill directly affects correctional officers, facility staff, and inmates by clarifying the procedures and penalties associated with unauthorized items within prisons. Key provisions establish specific penalties for violations and revise existing statutes to ensure consistent enforcement of facility security rules. This legislation aims to strengthen regulations around contraband and unauthorized articles in state correctional facilities.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Signed Mar 13, 2025
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This bill text transitioned from a browser compatibility warning page to the final enrolled version of Senate Bill 59, which establishes felony penalties for inmates and others who possess or deliver unauthorized items in state correctional facilities. The enrolled version includes official signatures and certification that the bill has been approved by the Senate and Governor, making it law.
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Added official enrolled signatures, dates, and certification language confirming the bill's approval by the Senate and Governor.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 10, 2025 · House Mar 4, 2025
How they voted
34–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 35
Feb 10, 2025
D
Democratic3
100% Yea
R
Republican32
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
10
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Mar 13, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 2025-03-13 S.J. 529
executive
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 488
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the President S.J. 455
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 47, NAYS 23 H.J. 454
lower
Mar 4, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (47-22)
house
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 254
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 221
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (34-0-1)
senate
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Judiciary Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amend the amendment , Passed,
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Judiciary Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 59B
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
First read in Senate and referred to S.J. 11
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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