South Dakota HB1221: Make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. There is appropriated $5,000,000 from the general fund, to the Department of Public Safety, for the purpose of providing grants to nonprofit organizations that assist: (1) Children who have been abused or neglected; (2) Victims of domestic violence; (3) Victims of sexual assault; (4) Victims of commercial sexual exploitation; or (5) Victims of human trafficking. Section 2. The Department of Public Safety shall annually provide grants in accordance with section 1 of this Act on the basis of applications received during the period beginning July first and ending August thirty-first, of each year. Recipients may use the grants for: (1) The provision of emergency and transitional services, including food, lodging, and transportation; (2) The provision of counseling services; (3) The support of a crisis line; (4) Case management and facility staffing needs; (5) Training, certification, or employment of a sexual assault nurse examiner; and (6) Services provided through a child advocacy center. The department may award grants for any request not receiving full funding from any other agency of this state. The department shall consider the financial situation of the applicant and prioritize awarding grants to an applicant who demonstrates …

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Sponsors

• Tim Reed (R, HD-007) · primary sponsor
• Taylor Rehfeldt (R, HD-014) · primary sponsor

Votes

• Do Pass Amended (March 4, 2025): 33 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 27, 2025): 68 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 26, 2025): 15 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Referred to (February 19, 2025): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Motion to amend (February 19, 2025): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1221?

HB1221 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.

What does HB1221 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.

What is the status of HB1221?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2025.

Who sponsored HB1221?

Tim Reed (R, HD-007), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1221?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26211