require the promulgation of rules related to accessing the capitol complex and providing electronic card access to capitol access pass holders.
HB 1256 requires South Dakota's Bureau of Human Resources to create rules governing public access to the Capitol complex, including hours of operation, parking, and safety regulations. It also mandates that capitol access pass holders (such as state employees and contractors) can use electronic cards to enter all outside Capitol entrances. This directly affects pass holders and the public visiting the Capitol complex by changing access procedures. The bill focuses on administrative access rules without altering security policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
State Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 207
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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