South Dakota would create a new legal duty requiring bystanders at emergencies to call for help (police or medical personnel) if someone is at risk of or suffering serious injury, with limited exceptions for situations that would put the helper in danger. Violating this duty would be a Class 2 misdemeanor. The law also protects good Samaritans who follow this duty from being sued for damages, unless they act recklessly or intentionally cause harm.
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Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 279
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 24, NAYS 9. S.J. 224
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 14
Judiciary Motion to amend S.J. 13
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 112
Prime sponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-003
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-003
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-034
cosponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-016
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-023
Timothy Goodwin
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-030
Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended