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The Child Support Bill
South Dakota Senate seeks to end child support credit
Repeal provisions related to the shared parenting child support cross credit.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the bill would cancel a credit that lowers child support for parents who share parenting, making payments higher for the non‑custodial parent.
Our take
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Families who split time with their kids could see larger support bills, which may help the parent who lives with the child but could hurt the other parent who now owes more.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill number is SB163.
- It was introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 29, 2026.
- The bill aims to repeal the shared parenting child support cross credit.
- Senator Tom Pischke (R) is the sponsor.
- It has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and scheduled for a hearing.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Tom Pischke (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Amber Hulse (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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