South Dakota · 2026
HB 1214
require that courts consider as a mitigating factor during sentencing an individual's history as a victim of abuse and provide for a reduced sentence in certain circumstances.
Bill record: Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
Summary AI-generated
South Dakota HB 1214 proposes requiring courts to consider an individual's history as a victim of abuse as a mitigating factor during sentencing. The bill further provides for a reduced sentence in certain circumstances based on this consideration.
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Issue tags AI-classified
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Sponsors
- Carl Perry Republican lead
- Eric Emery Democratic lead
- Erik Muckey Democratic lead
- Erin Healy Democratic lead
- Kadyn Wittman Democratic lead
- Liz Larson Democratic lead
- Tim Goodwin Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabled | lower | pass | 12 | 0 | 1 | Feb 9, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |