South Dakota Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction: South Dakota Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

3,597 active-duty service members
1,200 active-duty spouses
2,174 active-duty children
6,581 National Guard and reserve members
3,115 National Guard and reserve spouses
5,933 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Michelle Richart

Midwest Regional Liaison

Midwest Region

CO, IA, KS, ND, NE, SD

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Ms. Richart became Midwest region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DSLO, she practiced law in the defense, corporate and nonprofit sectors and volunteered in a variety of military family advocacy and policy positions. Ms. Richart is a military spouse and graduate of the Nebraska College of Law.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Medicaid Waivers

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01/01/2018

Allow Service Members to Retain Their Earned Priority for Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Final Legislation

There is no waiting list for medicaid services in South Dakota.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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01/25/2019HB 1043

02/07/2019HB 1043

02/19/2019

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

Child Abuse Reporting

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Spouse Teacher Certification3/3 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Expediting Applications

03/29/2019

Expediting Applications Final Legislation

This bill grants a license to a military spouse who has a valid license from an existing state that is current. This bill also covers teacher license as well.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Temporary Licensing

03/29/2019

Temporary Licensing Final Legislation

This bill grants a license to a military spouse who has a valid license from an existing state that is current. This bill also covers teacher license as well.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Improving Endorsements

03/29/2019

Improving Endorsements Final Legislation

This bill grants a license to a military spouse who has a valid license from an existing state that is current. This bill also covers teacher license as well.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Veteran Hiring Protection

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01/27/2016HB-1056

02/09/2016HB-1056

02/19/2016

Protection for Private Sector veterans' Hiring Policies Final Legislation

Allows employers to create hiring preference for veterans.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Purple Star Schools Program

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Service Member Licensure and Credit

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Advance Enrollment

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01/28/2019HB 1044

02/08/2019HB 1044

02/19/2019

Advance Enrollment Final Legislation

Advance Enrollment. http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=1044&Session=2019

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

In-State Tuition Continuity

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02/11/2021HB 1057

02/24/2021HB 1057

03/09/2021

In-State Tuition Continuity Final Legislation

In State Tuition continuity Bill.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Virtual School Enrollment

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02/16/2021HB 1055

02/24/2021HB 1055

03/09/2021

Virtual School Enrollment Final Legislation

Virtual Schools Bill signed by the Governor.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Pro Bono Representation

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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Ask the Question Campaign

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ENACTED

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Driver's License

01/01/2020

Driver's License Final Legislation

In South Dakota military personnel and their dependents stationed overseas may use two address documents proving their APO/FPO address. Military personnel and their dependents stationed in another state may provide two address documents proving their out-of-state residential address. If you have any questions about these requirements or renewing your South Dakota Driver License or ID card, please email us or call (605) 773-6883.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Vehicle Registration

01/01/2020

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

The State of South Dakota permits remote renewal of vehicle registrations for all individuals.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

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