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SD HB1083
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Adds "doxxing" as a form of stalking: knowingly publishing someone's home, work, or school address or identifying information electronically without consent, with intent to intimidate, harass, or cause substantial emotional distress
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Creates new crime of felony stalking of a public official (Class 6 felony) for stalking behavior intended to place the official in reasonable fear of death, great bodily injury, or for their safety
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Defines "public official" as statewide elected officials, federal or state legislators, federal or state judges/justices, and law enforcement officers
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Renames existing "felonious stalking" of children age 12 or younger to "felony stalking of a child" (remains Class 6 felony)
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Stalking remains a Class 1 misdemeanor for first offense, with second or subsequent conviction within 10 years elevated to Class 6 felony
Legislative Description
Revise certain provisions related to stalking, establish the crime of felony stalking of a public official, and provide a penalty therefor.
Public Officers and Employees
Last Action
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2. H.J. 5
1/26/2026