Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateSouth DakotaEnacted
SB 107: add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.
Julie Auch
SB 107 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549 (updated Mar 30, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill adds licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of 'community safety zones', subjecting individuals who commit crimes in those areas to enhanced penalties.
Who is affected
Registered sex offenders, licensed/registered child care programs, law enforcement, and children attending such programs.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates that child care facilities are treated similarly to school zones for the purposes of criminal law enforcement and sentencing.
Costs and funding
Not stated, though potential for increased administrative burden regarding facility mapping and enforcement.
When it takes effect
Enacted by Governor signature on 2026-03-30.
Potential benefits
Increases security perimeters for children and establishes a consistent, protective standard across education and care environments.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for unintended consequences regarding offender compliance in high-density areas and the effectiveness of zone-based deterrence.
What is still unknown
The exact impact on future crime rates near childcare facilities and potential logistical hurdles for offenders attempting to comply with these restrictions.
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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
70%
Benefits
- Increased physical safety for children in daycare.
- Improved peace of mind for parents and caregivers.
- Standardization of safety rules across child-centric environments.
Risks
- Potential for increased incarceration rates for minor offenses.
- Difficulty for registered offenders to navigate zones in dense areas.
- Risk of displacement rather than elimination of recidivism.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Establishes a legally recognized safety perimeter for childcare.
- Enhances institutional security standards for licensed providers.
- Formalizes law enforcement priority near vulnerable locations.
Risks
- Operational burden on law enforcement to track and verify boundaries.
- Potential for inconsistency in facility registration documentation.
- Lack of empirical data confirming efficacy of zone expansion.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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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 a summary; full statutory language was not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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