South Dakota HB1031 revises and repeals provisions related to rape offenses, increasing penalties and removing certain statutes of limitations.

South Dakota HB1031 amends the state's rape laws by increasing penalties for various rape offenses. For instance, if an adult is convicted of raping a victim under thirteen years of age, the court must impose a minimum sentence of ten years for a first offense. The bill also removes the statute of limitations for charges brought under certain rape offenses, allowing prosecution at any time before the victim reaches age twenty-five or within seven years from the commission of the crime, whichever is longer.

South Dakota HB1031 revises and repeals provisions related to rape offenses, increasing penalties and removing certain statutes of limitations.

South Dakota HB1031 amends the state's rape laws by increasing penalties for various rape offenses. For instance, if an adult is convicted of raping a victim under thirteen years of age, the court must impose a minimum sentence of ten years for a first offense. The bill also removes the statute of limitations for charges brought under certain rape offenses, allowing prosecution at any time before the victim reaches age twenty-five or within seven years from the commission of the crime, whichever is longer.