StateSouth Dakota

HB 1300: except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.

Nicole Uhre-BalkEnacted

HB 1300 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579 (updated Mar 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill would allow victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse to ask for a shorter prison sentence without having to follow certain strict notification rules. It is currently being debated in the House of Representatives.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy identified.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material impact on state economic sectors.

Risks

  • No material impact on state economic sectors.

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Removes procedural barriers for vulnerable populations seeking clemency.
  • Recognizes the unique circumstances of domestic abuse and trafficking victims.

Risks

  • Requires careful balancing of victim rights and notice to stakeholders.
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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 summary abstract only; full legislative text not reviewed.

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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