StateSouth Dakota

HB 1140: permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant.

Tamara GroveEnacted

HB 1140 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578 (updated Mar 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill would allow judges to order people on probation or parole to get treatment at specific, state-funded nonprofit programs. It is currently waiting for a vote in the House of Representatives.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • directs state funding to nonprofit alternative care programs

Risks

  • potentially increases state oversight costs for contracted services

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • expands judicial options for rehabilitation and treatment
  • provides structured support for individuals on probation

Risks

  • potential for reduced transparency when using private nonprofit entities for state-mandated care
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on limited abstract; lacks specific text regarding program performance standards

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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