HB1298

Prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law enforcement officer and provide a penalty therefor.

Complete·3/30/26

South Dakota HB1298 prohibits electronic publication of certain personal information of judicial or law enforcement officers without consent.

South Dakota HB1298 adds a new section to chapter 22-11, making it illegal to publish the home address, date of birth, or social security number of a judicial or law enforcement officer electronically without their consent. This prohibition applies if the publication is intended to cause the officer to fear for their safety or that of their immediate family. A violation of this law is classified as a Class 6 felony.

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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 23

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 579

Mar 11

House

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

Mar 10

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 512