Comment on 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

Bill to define 'consent' in SD rape statute dies in committee, but idea was 'step in right direction'

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.