[UPDATED 2/23/18 with realted link]
Bills to toughen the punishment for attempted human trafficking of minors and repeatedly failing to register as a sex offender continue to make their way through the legislature.
Senate Bill 61 would increase the penalty for sex offenders who fail more than once to register after moving to a new address. Currently law penalizes second offenses the same as first offenses, a class 6 felony. Under the bill, a second offense and any subsequent offense would be a class 5 felony. Full Article
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without opposing testimony – a call for action to South Dakota residents [2/23/18]
Attorney General Jackley needs to focus on building bridges in his community, which includes citizens on the registry. Making life harder for one citizen reflects badly on everyone in that community.