HB1083

Revise certain provisions related to stalking, establish the crime of felony stalking of a public official, and provide a penalty therefor.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota HB1083 revises stalking laws, establishes felony stalking of a public official, and sets penalties.

South Dakota HB1083 amends stalking laws by defining "public official" and establishing the crime of felony stalking of a public official. It classifies stalking of a public official as a Class 6 felony for a second or subsequent conviction within ten years. The bill also modifies the definition of stalking to include willful, malicious, and repeated harassment or credible threats against a child twelve years of age or younger, classifying such actions as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

11 Yea

RRRRRRRRRRR

2 Nay

RR

Calendar

Jan 26

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Jan 26

House

Scheduled for hearing

Jan 26

House

Judiciary Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 3, NAYS 10. H.J. 5

Jan 26

House

Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2. H.J. 5