SD SB53

Amends § 3-12C-602 to require spousal signature when a married member withdraws accumulated contributions from the South Dakota Retirement System after leaving covered employment

Amends § 3-12C-1208 to require spousal signature on retirement benefit applications for married members

Allows married members to bypass spousal signature requirement by certifying under penalty of perjury that the spouse cannot be located despite good faith efforts, or that exceptional circumstances make obtaining the signature inappropriate

Members unable to obtain spousal signature must elect the 60% joint and survivor benefit option and provide supporting documentation