High school coaches in sanctioned activities could soon be required to report abuse, neglect

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 760

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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A bill to require high school coaches to report abuse and neglect earned the full support of a South Dakota House of Representatives panel on Friday.

House Bill 1187 earned yes votes from every member present on the House Judiciary Committee and was cleared for the House’s consent calendar. Consent calendar items are voted on in bulk, without debate, unless a member asks to pull them off for discussion.

The initial version of St. …

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