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died · South Dakota · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 1075: require notification of property owners prior to the establishment of a tax increment financing district.

HB 1075 requires local governing bodies to provide written notice to property owners at least 10 days before establishing a tax increment financing (TIF) district. The notice must inform owners their property is within the proposed district boundaries and state the intended establishment date. This bill directly affects property owners in areas where TIF districts are being considered. It adds a procedural requirement to existing law, ensuring owners receive advance notice before a TIF district is created, without changing how TIF districts operate or their financial mechanisms.

failed · South Dakota · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 62: discontinue the issuance of new Class B electrician licenses.

SB 62 discontinues the issuance of new Class B electrician licenses in South Dakota after July 1, 2026. It directly affects future applicants seeking this specific license type, as only those already licensed before that date may continue practicing. The bill amends South Dakota law to define "Class B electrician" exclusively as individuals licensed prior to July 1, 2026, with the necessary experience and qualifications. This change ends the process for new applicants to obtain this license category.

died · South Dakota · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 80: prohibit the sale of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol products to individuals under the age of twenty-one.

Senate Bill 80 prohibits the sale or distribution of delta-9 THC products (including related compounds like delta-8 and THC-O) to anyone under 21 years old. It directly affects retailers selling these products and minors attempting to purchase them. The law makes it a Class 2 misdemeanor to sell such products to underage individuals, with limited exceptions for parents or guardians purchasing on behalf of their children. The bill also bans underage possession, consumption, or purchasing on behalf of minors for these specific THC products.

died · South Dakota · Senate Jan 20, 2026

SB 16: provide for the licensure of fishing and hunting guides, and to provide a penalty therefor.

SB 16 requires paid fishing and hunting guides in South Dakota to obtain an annual license starting July 1, 2027. Guides must be at least 21 years old, carry $1 million in liability insurance, and hold valid first aid/CPR certification. Operating without a license - whether for consideration or while suspended - is a Class 1 misdemeanor, with each client counted as a separate offense. The law establishes these requirements to ensure guides meet safety and professional standards.

died · South Dakota · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 1070: expand the days that a retailer is permitted to sell fireworks to residents of this state.

HB 1070 expands South Dakota retailers' permitted days to sell fireworks to residents. It adds two new sales periods: May 1-June 26 and July 6-August 31 (plus December 28-January 1), requiring retailers to pay a $1,000 license fee for each period. Retailers west of the Missouri River must provide customers with fire safety laws and a fire protection district map for most sales. Violating these rules could result in a Class 1 misdemeanor charge. The bill directly affects retailers seeking to sell fireworks and residents gaining extended access to purchase them.

died · South Dakota · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 1025: authorize the issuance of no-trespass orders by private security officers, require the establishment of buffer zones per written no-trespass orders, and afford municipalities greater authority to regulate trespass.

HB 1025 allows uniformed private security officers to issue written no-trespass orders against individuals entering property where trespass is prohibited, requiring a minimum 50-foot buffer zone from the property boundary unless crossing a public right-of-way. It expands authority beyond current law, which previously limited such orders to law enforcement officers. The bill also permits municipalities to create stricter trespass regulations (excluding penalty changes) than state law, as long as they align with existing state standards. This directly affects property owners, private security firms, and local governments managing trespass enforcement.

failed · South Dakota · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 1009: revise the speed limit restriction applicable to the operation of a golf cart on certain highways.

HB 1009 clarifies the existing law allowing golf cart operation on certain highways by correcting a wording error in the speed limit description. It revises Section 32-14-15.1 to specify that golf carts may operate on state or county highways with posted speed limits of "twenty-five to thirty-five miles per hour" (previously written as "twenty-five thirty-five"). This change directly affects golf cart operators using highways with those speed limits, ensuring the law is clear and enforceable. The bill does not alter the actual speed limit or expand where golf carts may operate.

died · South Dakota · Senate Jan 16, 2026

SB 13: clarify application of the seventy-two hour notice requirement to website posting.

SB 13 clarifies that the 72-hour notice requirement for posting public meeting agendas does not include weekends or legal holidays. It directly affects state boards, commissions, and departments that must post meeting agendas online and at their offices. The bill specifies that the 72-hour countdown starts after the notice is posted, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. This change makes the timing rule clearer for government entities without altering the core requirement to post agendas 72 hours before meetings.

failed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 12, 2025

SB 113: provide protections for parental rights.

This bill establishes parental rights as a fundamental liberty in South Dakota, explicitly protecting a parent's authority to direct their child's upbringing, education, healthcare, and moral or religious training. It prohibits state agencies, officials, and employees from interfering with these rights unless they can demonstrate a narrow, compelling interest using the least restrictive means available. The legislation also grants parents the ability to sue for damages or injunctive relief in court if their rights are violated, allowing them to recover attorney's fees if they win the case.

Topics ✗ Education

failed · South Dakota · House Mar 11, 2025

HB 1135: provide opportunities for treatment courts for South Dakotans, create a workgroup to study rehabilitation programs, and declare an emergency.

This bill establishes treatment courts in South Dakota to provide specialized judicial oversight for individuals with substance use disorders, aiming to connect them with rehabilitation services instead of traditional incarceration. It creates a workgroup tasked with studying and evaluating existing rehabilitation programs to improve their effectiveness and accessibility. The legislation also declares an emergency to expedite the implementation of these new court systems and related support services.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

failed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 3, 2025

SB 192: rename the Department of Corrections.

South Dakota Senate Bill 192 proposes to rename the Department of Corrections to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This change would directly affect the state agency responsible for managing prisons and correctional facilities. The bill does not alter the agency's operational functions or funding, but only updates its official name to reflect a broader scope of services. This is a procedural change focused on terminology rather than substantive policy reform.

failed · South Dakota · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 1261: provide the board of commissioners with authority over certain intra-county land uses and construction projects.

HB 1261 grants the South Dakota Board of Commissioners authority to regulate certain land uses and construction projects within county boundaries. The bill allows county commissioners to approve or deny specific development proposals that fall under their jurisdiction, giving them more direct control over local planning decisions. This change affects property owners, developers, and local communities by shifting decision-making power from state-level agencies to county-level officials. The legislation focuses on establishing clear procedures for how these local land use matters are reviewed and approved.