This bill establishes a new investigative subpoena authority in South Dakota, allowing the attorney general or their designee to compel the production of business records relevant to official criminal investigations, particularly those involving internet crimes against children or human trafficking. The attorney general must obtain judicial approval from a magistrate or circuit judge in Hughes County, demonstrating reasonable cause that the records sought are material to the investigation. The bill defines key terms such as "investigative subpoena," "provider," and "reasonable cause," and grants judges statewide authority to approve and issue subpoenas regardless of the investigation's origin or the location of the records.

Additionally, the bill outlines the specific types of business records that can be requested, including subscriber information, account details, and device identifiers. It mandates that providers comply with subpoenas without notifying account holders if prohibited, and it allows the attorney general to seek court orders to enforce compliance if necessary. The bill also stipulates that any records obtained must be used solely for law enforcement purposes, with safeguards in place to protect individual privacy. Furthermore, it provides immunity to providers and their employees from legal action for complying with the subpoenas.