Background: Senate Bill 160 would modify the specific situations in which a Class 2 misdemeanor can be applied.

Our position: The ACLU of South Dakota opposes Senate Bill 160. This bill would remove the presumption of a Class 2 misdemeanor for violations to the state’s election law, presumably to allow for stronger penalties.

Sponsors

Sen. Peterson (Sue) (prime) and Rep. Fitzgerald (prime)

Status

Introduced

Session

2025

Bill number

Position

Oppose