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SD HB1187
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Fitzgerald
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AI Summary
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Adds "coach of a school activity" to the list of mandatory reporters required to report suspected child abuse or neglect under South Dakota law (§ 26-8A-3)
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Mandatory reporters must report when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child under 18 has been abused or neglected, following procedures in §§ 26-8A-6, 26-8A-7, and 26-8A-8
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Intentional failure to make a required report constitutes a Class 1 misdemeanor
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Joins existing mandatory reporters including physicians, teachers, school counselors, law enforcement officers, nurses, social workers, and child welfare providers
Legislative Description
Add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.
Minors
Last Action
Delivered to the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562
3/12/2026