Repeals capital punishment in South Dakota, replacing death sentences with life imprisonment.
South Dakota HB1268 repeals capital punishment, replacing the death penalty with life imprisonment for Class A felonies. The bill also mandates that individuals previously sentenced to death for Class A felonies be resentenced to life imprisonment. It does not affect sentences imposed before July 1, 2026. The changes apply to all Class A, B, and C felonies, with specific penalties outlined for each class.
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