HB 1195 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

provide free admission to state parks and recreation areas for residents enrolled as members of Indian tribes.

HB 1195 provides free admission to South Dakota state parks and recreation areas for residents enrolled as members of Indian tribes. It also grants a 50% discount on camping fees and associated electrical service fees at these locations. Qualified individuals will receive a lifetime park entrance license issued by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, with specific application criteria and procedures to be established by the agency. This policy directly affects enrolled tribal members seeking access to state park facilities.
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Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 176
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