Marsy's Law for South Dakota

Efforts to bring Marsy’s Law to South Dakotans began in 2015, with 27,741 signatures needed for the constitutional amendment to qualify for placement on the November 8, 2016, General Election ballot. The South Dakota team worked tirelessly to inform voters and gathered over 45,000 signatures – securing placement of Marsy’s Law on the ballot as Amendment S. On Election Day, voters overwhelmingly passed Marsy’s Law with 60% voting in favor.

We are extremely grateful for the hard work and dedication of the many South Dakotans who supported Marsy’s Law and stronger victims’ rights in the state. Now, we turn our attention to other states in which victims still need the equal rights Marsy’s Law provides. We encourage you to get involved in these efforts to help victims across the country. Thank you for your support, which is life-changing for those who’ve endured being victimized by a crime.