Loading chat...

SD SB42

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Inmates who ingest controlled substances while confined in a state correctional facility face a Class 5 felony, elevated from standard misdemeanor penalties for first or second offenses

  • Persons on parole who violate controlled substance ingestion laws face a Class 5 felony

  • Delivering or possessing with intent to deliver controlled substances to inmates in state correctional facilities is a Class 3 felony

  • Delivering alcoholic beverages or marijuana to inmates is a Class 6 felony; cell phones or prohibited electronic devices is a Class 4 felony; dangerous weapons is a Class 2 felony

  • Third or subsequent controlled substance ingestion violations within ten years remain a Class 6 felony for the general population

Legislative Description

Enhance the penalties for ingestion, possession with intent to deliver, and delivery of a controlled substance in a state correctional facility.

Controlled Substances

Last Action

Delivered to the Governor on March 09, 2026 S.J. 488

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2026
Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available