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State of South Dakota
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NINETY-FOURTH SESSION LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2019 |
| 933B0487 | SENATE BILL NO. 115 |
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Introduced by: Senators Stalzer, Bolin, Curd, DiSanto, Langer, Otten (Ernie), Russell, and
Wiik and Representatives Qualm, Beal, Chaffee, Chase, Finck, Gosch,
Hammock, Howard, Jensen (Kevin), Karr, Otten (Herman), Perry, and
Randolph
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FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the conditional carrying of a concealed pistol
in the state capitol by certain persons.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That § 22-14-22 be amended to read:
22-14-22. For the purposes of §§ 22-14-23 to 22-14-28, inclusive, the:
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That § 22-14-22 be amended to read:
22-14-22. For the purposes of §§ 22-14-23 to 22-14-28, inclusive
(1) The term, county courthouse, means the state capitol or any building occupied for the
public sessions of a circuit court, with its various offices. The term includes,
including any building appended to or used as a supplementary structure to a county
courthouse; and
(2) The term, state capitol, includes any building appended to or used as a supplementary
structure to the state capitol.
Section 2. That § 22-14-23 be amended to read:
22-14-23. Except as provided in § 22-14-24, any person who knowingly possesses or causes to be present any firearm or other dangerous weapon, in any county courthouse or in the state
Section 2. That § 22-14-23 be amended to read:
22-14-23. Except as provided in § 22-14-24, any person who knowingly possesses or causes to be present any firearm or other dangerous weapon, in any county courthouse or in the state
capitol, or attempts to do so, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Section 3. That § 22-14-24 be amended to read:
22-14-24. The provisions of § 22-14-23 do not apply to:
(1) The lawful performance of official duties by an officer, agent, or employee of the
United States, the state, political subdivision thereof, or a municipality, who is
authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation,
or prosecution of any violation of law or who is an officer of the court;
(2) Possession The possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon by a judge or
magistrate;
(3) The possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon by a federal or state official
or by a member of the armed services, if such possession is authorized by law; or
(4) The possession of a concealed pistol in the state capitol by a qualified law
enforcement officer or a qualified retired law enforcement officer in accordance with
the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, 18 U.S.C. § 926B-C;
(5) The possession of a concealed pistol anywhere in the state capitol, other than in the
Supreme Court chamber, by any person not otherwise referenced in this section,
provided:
(a) The person possessing the concealed pistol holds an enhanced permit issued
in accordance with § 23-7-53;
(b) At least twenty-four hours prior to initially entering the state capitol with a
concealed pistol, the person notifies the superintendent of the Division of
Highway Patrol, orally or in writing, that the person intends to possess a
concealed pistol in the state capitol;
(c) The notification required by this subdivision includes the date on which or the
range of dates during which the person intends to possess a concealed pistol
in the state capitol, provided the range of dates may not exceed thirty
consecutive days; and
(d) The notification required by the subdivision may be renewed, as necessary and
without limit; and
(6) The lawful carrying of firearms, a firearm or other dangerous weapons weapon in a
county courthouse incident to hunting, or a hunter safety or a gun safety course or to
for any other lawful purposes.
Section 4. That § 22-14-25 be amended to read:
22-14-25.Nothing Except for the authorizations set forth in § 22-14-24, nothing in this
chapter limits the power of a court to punish for contempt or to promulgate rules or orders
regulating, restricting, or prohibiting the possession of weapons, within any building housing
such court or any of its proceedings, or upon any grounds pertinent to such building.
Section 5. That § 22-14-26 be amended to read:
22-14-26. Notice of the provisions of § 22-14-23 shall be posted conspicuously at each public entrance toeach a county courthouse and the state capitol.
Section 6. That § 22-14-28 be amended to read:
22-14-28. By a majority of the members-elect, the county commission in any county may elect to waive the provisions of § 22-14-23 that apply to a county courthouse.
Section 4. That § 22-14-25 be amended to read:
22-14-25.
Section 5. That § 22-14-26 be amended to read:
22-14-26. Notice of the provisions of § 22-14-23 shall be posted conspicuously at each public entrance to
Section 6. That § 22-14-28 be amended to read:
22-14-28. By a majority of the members-elect, the county commission in any county may elect to waive the provisions of § 22-14-23 that apply to a county courthouse.
