SB42

Enhance the penalties for ingestion, possession with intent to deliver, and delivery of a controlled substance in a state correctional facility.

Complete·3/30/26

Enhances penalties for possession and delivery of controlled substances in South Dakota correctional facilities.

The bill increases penalties for inmates possessing or delivering controlled substances in state correctional facilities. A first violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor, with a second violation being a Class 1 misdemeanor and up to one year in jail. A third or subsequent violation within ten years is a Class 6 felony. Delivering or possessing with intent to deliver controlled substances to inmates is a Class 3 felony. The bill also imposes penalties for possession of prohibited items like alcohol, marijuana, cell phones, and dangerous weapons.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

55 Yea

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11 Nay

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4 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 9

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on March 09, 2026 S.J. 488

Mar 5

House

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 530