South Dakota SB220: authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to d

What the bill says

An Act to authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

From the engrossed text, February 13, 2026:

An Act to authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. [ADDED: The Department of Corrections shall conduct a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities outside of this state. The study must include an evaluation of:] [ADDED: (1) Best practices in juvenile correctional and residential facilities;] [ADDED: (2) Therapeutic pod housing models that prioritize rehabilitation;] [ADDED: (3) Vocational training and mental health integration; and] [ADDED: (4) Staff-to-youth ratios and safety protocols in non-traditional settings.] [ADDED: The study must include on-site inspections and interviews at no fewer than three juvenile correctional or residential facilities outside of this state.] Section 2. [ADDED: There is appropriated $50,000 from the general fund, to the Department of Corrections, for the purposes described in section 1 of this Act.] Section 3. [ADDED: The Department of Corrections shall submit a written report to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council of its findings and recommendations no later than September 1, 2026.] Section 4. [ADDED: The secretary of the Department of Corrections shall approve vouchers and the state auditor shall draw warrants to pay expenditures authorized in this Act.] Section 5. [ADDED: Any amounts appropriated in this Act not …

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Sponsors

• Joy Hohn (R, SD-009) · primary sponsor
• Tesa Schwans (R, HD-009) · primary sponsor
• Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
• Dylan Jordan (R, HD-004)
• Lauren Nelson (R, SD-018)
• Al Novstrup (R, HD-003)
• Carl Perry (R, 03)
• Larry Zikmund (R, 14)

Latest actions

1. March 4, 2026: Do Pass Amended
2. March 3, 2026: First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
3. March 2, 2026: Do Pass Amended
4. March 2, 2026: Reconsidered
5. February 26, 2026: Intent to reconsider
6. February 26, 2026: Do Pass Amended
7. February 24, 2026: Do Pass
8. February 24, 2026: Scheduled for hearing
9. February 12, 2026: Referred as Amended to Committee on Appropriations
10. February 12, 2026: Motion to amend

Votes

• Do Pass Amended (March 4, 2026): 30 yea, 37 nay, failed
• Reconsidered (March 2, 2026): 25 yea, 8 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (March 2, 2026): 24 yea, 9 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 26, 2026): 23 yea, 9 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 24, 2026): 16 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Referred as Amended to (February 12, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB220?

SB220 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to d.

What does SB220 do?

In its own words: An Act to authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

What is the status of SB220?

In committee as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: Do Pass Amended (March 4, 2026).

Who sponsored SB220?

Joy Hohn (R, SD-009), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB220?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27229