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SD HB1109

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Stevens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Courts may expunge all records related to stalking protection order petitions (Chapter 22-19A) when the petition is dismissed initially or after a hearing

  • Courts may expunge all records related to domestic abuse protection order petitions (Chapter 25-10) when the petition is dismissed initially or after a hearing

  • Expungement authority extends to records held by the Department of Social Services in addition to court files

  • Expungement follows the definition established in § 23A-3-26 of South Dakota law

Legislative Description

Allow for the expungement of records pertinent to dismissed protection order cases.

Domestic Relations

Last Action

Judiciary Tabled, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0. H.J. 20

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2026

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