HB 1125 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.

HB 1125 establishes a 15-member taskforce to study how artificial intelligence systems affect South Dakota, directly involving state government, industries (healthcare, banking, retail, manufacturing, tech), education (teachers/administrators), local governments (county auditors, municipalities), and the judiciary. The taskforce, appointed by legislative leaders, the governor, the Supreme Court chief justice, and the Board of Regents, must report findings and recommendations - including potential legislation - to the Legislative Research Council by December 1, 2028. The bill does not enact new laws but mandates a study of AI's impacts, dissolving the taskforce after its report. This procedural bill focuses on gathering data to inform future policy decisions.

Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Failed

Feb 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 26, 2026 Last action Feb 4, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → House State Affairs Engrossed · 4 edits · Feb 2, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was transformed from a technical webpage placeholder into a complete legislative text establishing a taskforce to study artificial intelligence's impact on South Dakota. The document now includes specific membership requirements, appointment processes, reporting deadlines, and an effective date.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from no substantive content to creating a formal taskforce with 19 members representing various industries, government positions, and educational sectors to study AI systems.

REQUIREMENT

Establishes a taskforce consisting of 19 members appointed by various entities including the Legislative Research Council, Governor, Supreme Court, and Board of Regents, with specific representation from healthcare, banking, retail, manufacturing, technology, education, and law enforcement sectors.

TIMELINE

Sets a December 1, 2028 deadline for the taskforce to submit its findings and recommendations to the executive board, with the taskforce dissolving upon delivery of the report.

Establishes the Act's effective date as January 1, 2027, creating a one-year gap between enactment and implementation.

TECHNICAL

Specifies that the Legislative Research Council provides administrative support and that the executive board appoints a chair and vice chair from opposite legislative chambers.

Floor votes · House Feb 4, 2026

How they voted

26–43

Failed · 1 other

Total votes 70

Feb 4, 2026

D Democratic5

1 Yea 4 Nay

80% Nay

R Republican65

25 Yea 39 Nay 1

60% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Amendments

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 26, NAYS 43 H.J. 225

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Introduced

House of Representatives Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 225 Amendment 1125B

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Vote failed

House Vote: fail (26-43-1)

house

Feb 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

State Affairs Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5 H.J. 10

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 9 Amendment 1125A

lower

Jan 26, 2026

Introduced

First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 135

lower

15 primary · 0 co-sponsors