establish provisions relating to the use of military protective orders upon arrest and as evidence in an action for a protection order.

This bill requires South Dakota law enforcement officers to check if a military protective order (from the FBI's database) exists when arresting military members or associates. If officers believe the person violated such an order, they must notify the issuing authority. The bill also allows military protective orders to be used as evidence in court cases for protection orders to demonstrate a pattern of behavior. It directly affects military personnel, law enforcement, and individuals involved in protection order proceedings in South Dakota.