Bill To Define 'consent' In Sd Rape Statute Dies In Committee, But Idea Was 'step In Right Direction'

Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Argus Leader
Tue, 03/02/2021 - 4:33pm

Current South Dakota rape law says rape can occur if the victim isn't capable of giving consent. The bill would haven give a definition of consent.

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