StateSouth Dakota

SB 139: revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.

Tony RandolphEnacted

SB 139 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548 (updated Mar 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

The Senate is currently updating the rules for how people are given a ride home when they are released from prison.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct effect on environment.

Risks

  • No direct effect on environment.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Potential reduction in recidivism through improved reentry.
  • Stabilizes post-release transition for the workforce.

Risks

  • Potential for minor increase in state administrative transport costs.

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Supports successful community reintegration.
  • Addresses safety and logistics for released individuals.

Risks

  • Implementation depends on Department of Corrections guidelines.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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