State • South Dakota

HB 1183: revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose.

Erin HealyEnacted

HB 1183 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

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

The House is considering a new law to make it safer to call for help during a drug overdose. If passed, it would protect you from being arrested for minor drug-related charges if you call 911 to save someone’s life.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • potential reduction in healthcare emergency costs

Risks

  • no direct economic growth identified

Society

Positive Outlook
90%

Benefits

  • increases willingness to call for help
  • aims to reduce overdose fatalities

Risks

  • potential for confusion regarding immunity scope
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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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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