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SD SB147
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sydney Davis
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AI Summary
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Amends § 35-9-2.1 to prohibit persons detained by merchants for suspected underage alcohol violations from refusing to verify their identification to the merchant, merchant's employee, or law enforcement officer
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Applies to individuals under 21 detained on reasonable grounds for illegally purchasing, attempting to purchase, or possessing alcohol, or misrepresenting their age with documents
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Merchants may detain suspected individuals on premises for a reasonable time to request/verify ID, inquire about violations, or surrender the person to law enforcement or parents/guardians
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Refusal to verify identification is classified as a Class 2 misdemeanor
Legislative Description
Prohibit a person from refusing to identify oneself in certain circumstances and to provide a penalty therefor.
Alcoholic Beverages
Last Action
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2. S.J. 20
2/10/2026