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SD HB1187

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Fitzgerald

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Intentional failure to make a required report constitutes a Class 1 misdemeanor

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2026
Judiciary1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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