Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateSouth DakotaEnacted
HB 1300: except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.
Nicole Uhre-Balk
HB 1300 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579 (updated Mar 30, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
HB 1300 exempts individuals who are victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from standard clemency notification requirements that could compromise their safety.
Who is affected
Incarcerated individuals qualifying as victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse.
Requirements and enforcement
The applicant must meet the established criteria for trafficking or domestic abuse victimhood to qualify for the notice exemption.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source; expected to be limited to administrative process adjustments.
When it takes effect
Enacted via Governor's signature on 2026-03-30.
Potential benefits
Provides a safer legal pathway for survivors of trauma to petition for clemency without notifying abusers or potentially putting themselves at further risk.
Risks and tradeoffs
The reduction in transparency in the clemency process is a significant trade-off for the privacy and protection provided to the applicant.
What is still unknown
The exact process for verifying victim status and how officials will balance public notification versus applicant safety remains to be determined.
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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
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Increases clemency access for vulnerable populations
- Removes barriers to seeking relief from incarceration
- Protects survivors from secondary victimization in court
Risks
- Potential for disparate treatment in clemency applications
- Risk of excluding survivors who cannot easily verify status
- Possible reduction in victim support services during hearings
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
60%
Benefits
- Streamlines legal procedures for sensitive cases
- Allows for necessary privacy in legal proceedings
- Improves responsiveness of the clemency system
Risks
- Reduces standard notice provisions for clemency
- Decreases transparency in specific legal applications
- Shifts power balance in the clemency notification structure
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Enhances physical safety of abuse survivors
- Reduces risk of retaliation or secondary abuse
- Decreases trauma-triggering legal requirements
Risks
- Potential for gaps in public safety assessment
- Limited opportunity for community input in specific cases
- Risk of procedural error in identifying status
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract only
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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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