HB1187

Add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.

Complete·3/30/26

Adds coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect in South Dakota.

South Dakota HB1187 amends the state's mandatory reporting law to include coaches among those required to report suspected child abuse or neglect. This bill expands the list of professionals who must report such suspicions to authorities, ensuring that coaches are also obligated to report any reasonable cause they suspect a child under eighteen has been abused or neglected. Failure to report such suspicions can result in a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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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 5

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 6

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

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

Mar 12

House

Delivered to the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562

Mar 11

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 526