South Dakota SB7: Prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 23-3: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no state entity or political subdivision may adopt or implement a policy, order, or ordinance that: (1) Limits or prohibits an individual from communicating or cooperating with a federal agency or official to verify or report the immigration status of another individual; or (2) Grants a noncitizen unlawfully present in the United States the right to lawful presence or status within the state or political subdivision. Any policy, order, or ordinance adopted or implemented in violation of this section is void. No state entity or political subdivision may take disciplinary action against a law enforcement officer based upon the officer's refusal to comply with or enforce any policy, order, or ordinance in violation of this section. An Act to prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement. I certify that the attachedActoriginated in the:SenateasBillNo.7Secretary of the SenatePresident of the SenateAttest:Secretary of the SenateSpeaker of the HouseAttest:Chief ClerkSenateBillNo.[ADDED: 7]File No.____Chapter No.______ Received at this Executive Officethis_____day of_____________,2025at____________M.Byfor the GovernorThe attached Act is herebyapproved this________day of______________, A.D., 2025GovernorSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,ss.Office …

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Sponsors

• Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008) · primary sponsor
• Mary Fitzgerald (R, HD-031) · primary sponsor
• Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
• Jeff Bathke (R, HD-020)
• Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
• Sydney Davis (R, SD-017)
• Randy Deibert (R, SD-031)
• Tamara Grove (R, SD-026)
• Taffy Howard (R, SD-034)
• Amber Hulse (R, SD-030)
• Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)
• Kevin Jensen (R, SD-016)

Votes

• Do Pass (February 3, 2025): 62 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Do Pass (January 30, 2025): 12 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Do Pass (January 24, 2025): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (January 23, 2025): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB7?

SB7 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.

What does SB7 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.

What is the status of SB7?

Passed both chambers as of February 10, 2025.

Who sponsored SB7?

Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB7?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25627