South Dakota Appropriates $5.5 Million for Nonprofit Victim Services Grants

Original title: make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.

Last action · March 30, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: Tim Reed and 14 others

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What This Bill Does

South Dakota appropriates $5,500,000 from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety to provide annual grants to nonprofit organizations assisting abused children, domestic violence victims, sexual assault victims, and human trafficking victims, effective June 30, 2026.

Why it matters

Qualifying nonprofit organizations receive state funding to support 24/7 crisis lines, emergency lodging, counseling, and child advocacy services, while recipients must submit annual service reports to the Department of Public Safety.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Nonprofit organizations providing victim services

Eligible nonprofits may apply for and receive grant funding from the Department of Public Safety to support crisis and advocacy services, provided they submit annual activity reports.

Directly affected

Department of Public Safety

The department receives a $5,500,000 appropriation, administers annual grant applications, prioritizes awards, and monitors recipient reports.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for these state grants?

Nonprofit organizations whose primary focus is providing assistance to abused or neglected children, victims of domestic violence, victims of sexual assault, or victims of commercial sexual exploitation or sexual trafficking.

What expenses are excluded from grant funding?

Grants may not be used to establish a new program or organization, or for the provision of legal services.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

20 actions

Mar 30, 2026HouseEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
Mar 12, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to the Governor
Mar 12, 2026Senate
Signed by the President
Mar 12, 2026House
Signed by the Speaker
Mar 11, 2026SenateFloor
Conference Committee Report adopted
Mar 11, 2026HouseFloor
Conference Committee Report adopted

Show 14 earlier actions

Mar 10, 2026Committee
Conference Committee Report adopted
Mar 10, 2026
Motion to amend
Mar 10, 2026
Scheduled for hearing
Mar 10, 2026Senate
Conference Committee appointments
Mar 9, 2026HouseFloor
Failed to concur, appoint Conference Committee
Mar 4, 2026SenateCommittee
Do Pass Amended
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Motion to amend
Mar 3, 2026SenateIntroduced
First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
Mar 2, 2026HouseCommittee
Do Pass Amended
Feb 26, 2026Joint Committee on AppropriationsCommittee
Do Pass Amended
Feb 26, 2026Joint Committee on Appropriations
Motion to amend
Feb 26, 2026Joint Committee on Appropriations
Scheduled for hearing
Feb 20, 2026Joint Committee on Appropriations
Scheduled for hearing
Jan 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
First read in House and referred to

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