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StateSouth DakotaEnacted
SB 139: revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.
Tony Randolph
SB 139 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548 (updated Mar 30, 2026).
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Analysis basis
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Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill establishes new procedural rules governing how inmates are transported upon their discharge from state correctional facilities.
Who is affected
Released inmates and correctional facility administrative staff.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30.
Potential benefits
Potentially more efficient or orderly transportation of individuals upon release.
Risks and tradeoffs
The specific nature of the change in transport policy is unknown.
What is still unknown
It is unclear if the rule introduces new costs, changes the responsibility of transportation to the state or the individual, or modifies the timing of release logistics.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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