HB1108

Require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.

Complete·3/30/26

South Dakota HB1108 mandates the sealing of court files when petitions for protection orders are dismissed or denied.

South Dakota HB1108 requires courts to seal court files upon dismissal or denial of petitions for protection orders. This applies to petitions filed under sections 22-19A-8 and 25-10-3, either initially or after a hearing. The sealing of these files is to be done immediately upon such dismissal or denial.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 11

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 578

Mar 11

House

Delivered to the Governor on March 11, 2026 H.J. 556

Mar 10

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 512