South Dakota SenateSB 224
provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.
Passed 20–14Crossed party lines
What it does: Creates a rebuttable presumption that joint physical custody, defined as approximately equal time with each parent, is in a child's best interest in initial custody petitions, unless a statutory presumption against it applies. Repeals the statement that no such presumption exists. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Do Pass
The tally
Yes 20 · No 14 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Republicans | 15 | 8 | 0 |
| Other or unknown party | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 8 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Helene DuhamelR32No
- Jim MehlhaffR24No
- Randy DeibertR31No
- Stephanie SauderR4No
- Sue PetersonR13No
- Sydney DavisR17No
- Tamara GroveR26No
- Tim ReedR7No
The full roll (35)
Yes 20
No 14
Not voting 1
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.