SD SB17

Candidates and political committees are prohibited from accepting contributions or loans from foreign nationals, as defined by federal law (52 U.S.C. § 30121(b))

The prohibition also extends to contributions or loans from states, state agencies, political subdivisions, foreign governments, federal agencies, and the federal government

First-time violations constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor; subsequent offenses within the same calendar year escalate to a Class 6 felony

Emergency clause included, making the law effective immediately upon passage and approval rather than following the standard effective date