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HB 1167

revise a provision related to loitering within a community safety zone.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bobbi Andera and 9 co-sponsors

South Dakota bill HB 1167 revises loitering restrictions in community safety zones, affecting who can occupy public spaces and how police enforce these provisions.

Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
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Bill Summary · HB 1167

Legislative bill overview

HB 1167 revises South Dakota's loitering laws as they apply to designated community safety zones. The bill modifies existing provisions that restrict individuals from remaining in specific public areas without lawful purpose. The exact nature of the revision is not detailed in available legislative records, though it appears to adjust penalties, definitions, or enforcement procedures related to these zones.

Why is this important

Loitering laws significantly affect public space access and law enforcement discretion. Changes to these provisions could impact homeless individuals, youth, protesters, and other groups who gather in public areas, while also affecting how police enforce community safety initiatives in designated zones.

Potential points of contention

  • Vagueness of "lawful purpose": Loitering laws often turn on subjective interpretations of why someone is present, potentially enabling selective enforcement and constitutional concerns
  • Homelessness and poverty implications: Restrictions on remaining in public spaces disproportionately affect unhoused populations and those experiencing poverty
  • Definitional scope: Clarity on which areas qualify as "community safety zones" and how broadly this designation applies across the state

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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