HB1175

This bill expands the Division of Criminal Investigation's authority to help Indian tribes conduct background checks on their employees and officials by removing the restriction that limited this service to only the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe and making it available to any Indian tribe upon request. The bill also clarifies and updates the list of tribal positions that can request these criminal history checks, including council members, judges, board members, conservation officers, educators, and foster parents. These changes make it easier for all South Dakota tribes to verify the backgrounds of people working in sensitive positions involving governance, child protection, and gaming.

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