S.D. Codified Laws § 33A-2-24 (2026)
In case of the death of any person after August 2, 1990, who would, if alive, be entitled to benefits under §§ 33A-2-10 to 33A-2-33, inclusive, the bonus shall be paid to the person's dependents, if any. If there is more than one dependent, payment shall be made in a proportion determined by the secretary.
Source: SL 1969, ch 173 , § 12; SL 2007, ch 187 , § 178; SDCL § 33-17-29; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1 ), § 20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2018, ch 199 , § 7.