HB 1187·SD·house
add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Fitzgerald
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Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-16
Mar 30, 2026
Summary
The bill expands the state’s list of people required to report suspected child abuse or neglect to include sports and other coaches. Coaches must report any reasonable suspicion of abuse, and failing to do so is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The change is intended to improve child safety by using coaches’ regular contact with minors.
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