An Act to provide immunity from liability for certain actions of the State Bar and its agents.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That chapter 16-17 be amended with a NEW SECTION:

The provisions of §§ 47-23-2, 47-23-2.1, and 47-23-27 to 47-23-32, inclusive, apply to the employees, officers, commissioners, committee members, agents, and volunteers of the State Bar, as applicable.

Section 2. That chapter 16-17 be amended with a NEW SECTION:

The State Bar, its employees, officers, commissioners, committee members, agents, and volunteers are immune from liability for any good faith act or omission done in the discharge of any duty of the State Bar prescribed by law. The immunity provided in this section does not apply to any person causing personal injury or wrongful death resulting from the negligent operation of a motor vehicle.