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SD HB1167

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Aylward

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds public libraries to the list of locations where registered sex offenders are prohibited from loitering, alongside existing community safety zones

  • Removes the previous exception that allowed registered sex offenders to be present in these areas for observing or contacting a minor related to them or in their care and custody

  • Exemptions remain for offenders who were under 18 at the time of offense and not tried as adults, or those granted court exemption under § 22-24B-28

  • First violation constitutes a Class 6 felony; subsequent violations elevated to Class 5 felony

Legislative Description

Revise a provision related to loitering within a community safety zone.

Crimes

Last Action

Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 2.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

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