South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 14 R cosponsors

SB 107 — add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Larry Rhoden (Republican) on March 30, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    14 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (14 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

82 added · 57 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 107 expands the definition of "community safety zone" to include licensed and registered child care programs within a 500-foot radius of these sites. This change is significant because it aims to better protect children in these environments from potential threats by establishing clear boundaries around child care facilities. By making these areas safer, the legislation seeks to enhance the well-being and security of young children in the community.

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26.701.10 101st Legislative Session 107 South Dakota Legislature Senate Bill 107 Introduced by:
26.701.11 101st Legislative Session 107 South Dakota Legislature Senate Bill 107 ENROLLED AN A CT ENTITLED An Act to add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.
Senator Nelson An Act to add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.
B E IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE S TATE OF S OUTH D AKOTA :
B E IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE S TATE OF S OUTH DAKOTA :
(1) "Community safety zone," the measurement of a straight line that creates an area that lies within five hundred feet from the facilities and grounds of any school, public park, public playground, domestic abuse shelter, sexual assault shelter, or public pool, including of the following sites:
(1) "Community safety zone," the measurement of a straight line that creates an area that lies within five hundred feet from the facilities and grounds of any of the following sites:
and Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
and 26.701.11 2 107 (4) "Residence," the address a person lists for purposes of the sex offender registry under subdivision 22-24B-8(3) and § 22-24B-12.
26.701.10 2 107 (4) "Residence," the address a person lists for purposes of the sex offender registry under subdivision 22-24B-8(3) and § 22-24B-12.
(7) The school, public park, public pool, domestic abuse shelter, sexual assault shelter, or public playground site listed in subdivision 22-24B-22(1) was built or established subsequent to the person's establishing residence at the location;
(7) The site listed in subdivision 22-24B-22(1) was built or established subsequent to the person's establishing residence at the location;
Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
SB107 ENROLLED 26.701.11 3 107 An Act to add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.
Received at this Executive Office I certify that the attached Act originated in this _____ day of _____________, the:
at ____________M.
Senate as Bill No.
107 By Secretary of the Senate for the Governor The attached Act is hereby approved this ________ day of President of the Senate ______________, A.D., 2026 Attest:
Governor Secretary of the Senate STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, ss.
Office of the Secretary of State Speaker of the House Filed ____________, 2026 Attest:
at _________ o'clock __M.
Chief Clerk of the House Secretary of State Senate Bill No.
107 By File No.
____ Asst.
Secretary of State Chapter No.
______ SB107 ENROLLED
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549

  2. Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-11 S.J. 520

  3. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 553

  4. Signed by the President S.J. 505

  5. House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 2 H.J. 523

  6. Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,

  7. Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0

  8. Scheduled for hearing

  9. Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 262

  10. First Reading House H.J. 238

  11. Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 1 S.J. 184

  12. Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3 S.J. 11

  13. Scheduled for hearing

  14. Referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 92

  15. First Reading Senate S.J. 82

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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14 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (14)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (91)

91 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do Pass

Passed 65 Yea · 2 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 58203
Democratic 5000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 65203
% of votes cast 93%3%0%4%
How each member voted (70)
Member Party Vote
Kolbeck (Jack) — Yea
Van Diepen — Yea
Eric Emery Democratic Yea
Erik Muckey Democratic Yea
Erin Healy Democratic Yea
Kadyn Wittman Democratic Yea
Nicole Uhre-Balk Democratic Yea
Aaron Aylward Republican Yea
Al Novstrup Republican Yea
Amber Arlint Republican Yea
Bethany Soye Republican Not Voting
Bobbi Andera Republican Yea
Brandei Schaefbauer Republican Yea
Brian Mulder Republican Nay
Chris Kassin Republican Yea
Curt Massie Republican Yea
David Kull Republican Yea
Drew Peterson Republican Yea
Dylan Jordan Republican Yea
Greg Jamison Republican Yea
Heather Baxter Republican Yea
Jana Hunt Republican Yea
Jeff Bathke Republican Not Voting
Jessica Bahmuller Republican Yea
Jim Halverson Republican Yea
John Hughes Republican Yea
John Shubeck Republican Yea
John Sjaarda Republican Yea
Jon Hansen Republican Yea
Josephine Garcia Republican Yea
Julie Auch Republican Yea
Kaley Nolz Republican Yea
Karla Lems Republican Yea
Kathy Rice Republican Yea
Kent Roe Republican Yea
Keri Weems Republican Yea
Lana Greenfield Republican Yea
Leslie Heinemann Republican Yea
Liz May Republican Yea
Logan Manhart Republican Yea
Marty Overweg Republican Yea
Mary Fitzgerald Republican Yea
Matt Roby Republican Yea
Mellissa Heermann Republican Yea
Mike Derby Republican Yea
Mike Stevens Republican Yea
Mike Weisgram Republican Yea
Nick Fosness Republican Yea
Peri Pourier Republican Yea
Phil Jensen Republican Yea
Rebecca Reimer Republican Yea
Roger DeGroot Republican Yea
Scott Moore Republican Yea
Scott Odenbach Republican Yea
Spencer Gosch Republican Yea
Steve Duffy Republican Yea
Taylor Rehfeldt Republican Yea
Terri Jorgenson Republican Yea
Tesa Schwans Republican Yea
Tim Czmowski Republican Not Voting
Tim Goodwin Republican Yea
Tim Reisch Republican Yea
Tim Walburg Republican Yea
Tina Mulally Republican Nay
Tony Kayser Republican Yea
Tony Randolph Republican Yea
Travis Ismay Republican Yea
Trish Ladner Republican Yea
Will Mortenson Republican Yea
William Shorma Republican Yea

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Do Pass

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 11001
Democratic 1000
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Kadyn Wittman Democratic Yea
Curt Massie Republican Yea
David Kull Republican Yea
Jana Hunt Republican Yea
John Hughes Republican Yea
Mary Fitzgerald Republican Yea
Matt Roby Republican Yea
Mike Stevens Republican Yea
Peri Pourier Republican Yea
Rebecca Reimer Republican Yea
Tim Reisch Republican Yea
Tim Walburg Republican Yea
Will Mortenson Republican Not Voting

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Do Pass

Passed 33 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 29101
Democratic 3000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 33101
% of votes cast 94%3%0%3%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Otten — Yea
Jamie Smith Democratic Yea
Liz Larson Democratic Yea
Red Dawn Foster Democratic Yea
Amber Hulse Republican Yea
Arch Beal Republican Not Voting
Brandon Wipf Republican Yea
Carl Perry Republican Yea
Casey Crabtree Republican Yea
Chris Karr Republican Yea
Curt Voight Republican Yea
Glen Vilhauer Republican Yea
Greg Blanc Republican Yea
Helene Duhamel Republican Yea
Jim Mehlhaff Republican Yea
John Carley Republican Yea
Joy Hohn Republican Yea
Kevin Jensen Republican Yea
Kyle Schoenfish Republican Yea
Larry Zikmund Republican Yea
Lauren Nelson Republican Yea
Mark Lapka Republican Yea
Michael Rohl Republican Yea
Mykala Voita Republican Yea
Paul Miskimins Republican Yea
Randy Deibert Republican Yea
Sam Marty Republican Yea
Stephanie Sauder Republican Yea
Steve Kolbeck Republican Yea
Sue Peterson Republican Yea
Sydney Davis Republican Yea
Taffy Howard Republican Yea
Tamara Grove Republican Nay
Tim Reed Republican Yea
Tom Pischke Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 107?
SB 107 is sponsored by Tesa Schwans (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican), Lana Greenfield (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), and Julie Auch (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 107?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2026. Enacted.
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