SB41

Revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material of an identifiable individual, and provide penalties therefor.

Complete·3/30/26

South Dakota SB41 revises criminal invasions of privacy laws to prohibit photographing or recording individuals without consent for.

South Dakota SB41 amends existing laws to prohibit photographing or recording individuals without their consent for self-gratification, harassment, or invasion of privacy. The bill specifically addresses photographing or recording individuals without clothing or in sexual acts, and distributing such material. It also prohibits the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material depicting identifiable individuals in states of nudity or engaging in sexual acts. Violations are classified as misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the circumstances and age of the victim.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Jan 15

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 30

Senate

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 548

Mar 11

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on March 11, 2026 S.J. 520

Mar 10

House

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 553