South Dakotarequire 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.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Feb 9Judiciary Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0 H.J. 20Latest
- Vote recorded Tabled. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 29First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 178Introduced
- Feb 9Judiciary Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0 H.J. 20Latest