The bill amends South Dakota's law regarding the discharge of inmates from correctional facilities. It specifies that upon discharge, whether through parole, suspended sentence, or final discharge, a correctional facility official must provide the inmate with suitable clothing, a sum of money determined by the secretary of corrections, and transportation.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the transportation must take the inmate to one of three specified locations: the county where the inmate resided at the time of the offense, the county where the inmate was sentenced, or a location equivalent in distance to either of those counties, whichever is lesser in mileage. The previous requirement for the provision of transportation has been revised to clarify these options and ensure that inmates are discharged with necessary support.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 02/04/2026: 24-5-3