S.D. Const. art. III, § 11
- Constitution
- Constitution of South Dakota
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Legislators' privilege from arrest--Freedom of debate. Senators and representatives shall, in all cases except treason, felony or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during the session of the Legislature, and in going to and returning from the same; and for words used in any speech or debate in either house, they shall not be questioned in any other place. History: Amendment proposed by SL 1974, ch 1, rejected Nov. 5, 1974; amendment proposed by SL 1975, ch 2, as amended by SL 1976, ch 1, rejected Nov. 2, 1976.
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