The bill amends existing provisions related to the proof of service of legal documents in South Dakota. Specifically, it revises Section 15-6-4(e) to clarify that personal service is constituted by leaving a copy of the legal document at the defendant's dwelling with any person over the age of fourteen who resides or is employed there, rather than just "someone." Additionally, Section 15-6-4(g) is amended to enhance the requirements for proof of service, specifying that it must include the time, place, and manner of service or publication and mailing.

The amendments also update the language regarding who can provide proof of service, replacing gender-specific terms with more inclusive language. For instance, the bill changes "his" to "the person's" and "the party's representative" instead of "his representative." Furthermore, it introduces a new provision that allows for personal delivery to a private mailbox location, where an employee can accept service on behalf of a client and is required to forward the notice to the client. These changes aim to modernize the legal language and improve the clarity and effectiveness of service of legal documents.