Bill
SB 122
establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor.
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Heather Baxter and 5 co-sponsors
South Dakota bill criminalizes failure to call emergency services when witnessing a suicide attempt, creating new legal duties for bystanders during mental health crises.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4