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StateSouth DakotaEnacted
HB 1175: revise provisions related to Division of Criminal Investigation cooperation with Indian tribes.
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HB 1175 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579 (updated Mar 30, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
73OUT OF 100
Score:73/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan95%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
HB 1175 revises the statutory framework governing how the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) cooperates with Native American tribes.
Who is affected
State-level criminal investigators and tribal law enforcement agencies within South Dakota.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates updated procedures for investigative cooperation between state and tribal entities.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved criminal investigation outcomes, better resource sharing, and enhanced public safety coordination between state and tribal governments.
Risks and tradeoffs
Risks include jurisdictional disputes and potential inconsistencies in how the updated cooperation protocols are applied across different tribal nations.
What is still unknown
The specific operational procedures and any new resource-sharing mandates remain unknown without access to the full legislative text.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Codifies formal cooperation channels
- Clarifies inter-agency jurisdiction
- Improves transparency in joint efforts
Risks
- Potential for jurisdictional friction
- Ambiguity in protocol interpretation
- Risk of uneven implementation across tribes
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Enhances joint investigation capacity
- Improves public safety coverage in tribal areas
- Facilitates faster information sharing
Risks
- Operational delays during transition
- Inconsistent application of procedures
- Inter-agency training coordination challenges
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
LegiScan returned a PDF-only document. PDF extraction is not enabled in this build, so the pipeline used a safer fallback.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; lacks full bill text for specific protocols
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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