clarify that a digital network is not subject to a cause of action based on the doctrine of product liability.
SB 166 clarifies that digital networks are not subject to product liability lawsuits. This change directly affects internet service providers and digital network operators in South Dakota. The bill removes the possibility of suing these entities under traditional product liability laws, which typically apply to physical goods. By specifying this exemption, the legislation aims to provide legal certainty for digital service providers.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 344
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 297
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to S.J. 152
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carl Perry
RRepublican
P
Casey Crabtree
RRepublican
P
Greg Jamison
RRepublican
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