The bill amends South Dakota law regarding the restrictions on where registered sex offenders can reside within community safety zones. Specifically, it modifies the existing statute 22-24B-23 by changing the date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2006, for the provision that allows offenders to reside in a community safety zone if they established and inhabited their residence before that date. The bill outlines several exceptions under which a sex offender may reside in a community safety zone, including being incarcerated, on parole or probation in a halfway house, homeless and admitted to a shelter, or placed in a licensed health care facility.

Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, stating that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, and thus will take effect immediately upon passage and approval. Violations of the residency restrictions are classified as a Class 6 felony, with subsequent violations escalating to a Class 5 felony.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/15/2026: 22-24B-23