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State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.

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SB 121 Became law
transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30
HB 1140 Became law
permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578
HB 1175 Became law
revise provisions related to Division of Criminal Investigation cooperation with Indian tribes.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579
HB 1264 Became law
eliminate the Agricultural Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force, and to provide that the Department of Revenue receive the submission of recommendations and provide a report on agricultural value.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578
SB 135 Became law
protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549
HB 1194 Became law
clarify authority for the Cosmetology Commission to credit work experience for educational hours for certain out-of-state licensure applicants, and to require the commission to promulgate rules therefor.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578
HB 1184 Became law
define man and woman throughout the state.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579
HB 1262 Became law
make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 580
SB 36 Became law
authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages.

Mar 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 541
SB 88 Became law
clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.

Mar 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 529
HB 1102 Became law
reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports.

Mar 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 571
SB 133 Became law
provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.

Mar 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 541
HB 1106 Became law
revise the terms of county extension board members.

Mar 10, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-10 H.J. 547
SB 113 Became law
increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.

Mar 10, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-10 S.J. 514
HB 1169 Became law
classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance and establish permissible uses.

Mar 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534
HB 1162 Became law
add certain substances to Schedule I of the controlled substances schedule.

Mar 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534
HB 1197 Became law
revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.

Mar 4, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 H.J. 496
HC 8024 Introduced
honoring the life and legacy of Elizabeth Cook-Lynn.

Mar 4, 2026: H.J. 517
SB 134 Passed Senate
restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.

Mar 4, 2026: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3
HC 8027 Introduced
celebrating the life and service of Barbara Dull Knife.

Mar 4, 2026: H.J. 517
HC 8022 Introduced
recognizing the achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service of Cecelia Fire Thunder.

Mar 4, 2026: H.J. 517
SB 122 In committee
establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor.

Mar 4, 2026: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4
SB 220 In committee
authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Mar 4, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 37 H.J. 512
HC 8021 Introduced
honoring the life and service of Yvonne Jane "Tiny D" DeCory, of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

Mar 4, 2026: H.J. 517
HC 8028 Introduced
Honoring the accomplishments of Marvin Richard III of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

Mar 4, 2026: H.J. 517
HB 1111 Became law
modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien.

Mar 4, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 H.J. 496
HB 1173 In committee
require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and pay for an environmental impact statement.

Mar 3, 2026: Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3
SB 223 In committee
modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.

Mar 2, 2026: House of Representatives Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 34 H.J. 468
HJR 5001 In committee
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.

Mar 2, 2026: Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 19 S.J. 433
HC 8017 Introduced
commending the Harrisburg Tigers on their 2026 Class AA state gymnastics championship.

Mar 2, 2026: H.J. 478
SB 116 Became law
make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.

Mar 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-02 S.J. 420
HB 1275 In committee
create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.

Mar 2, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4 S.J. 37
HC 8014 Introduced
honoring the life and legacy of William Long IV.

Feb 26, 2026: H.J. 463
HB 1118 Became law
make an appropriation for the design and construction of an addition to the existing swine wean-to-finish barn at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.

Feb 25, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 H.J. 438
SCR 606 In committee
encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River.

Feb 25, 2026: House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution as Amended , Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 4 H.J. 443
HB 1105 In committee
restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for any healthcare service in medically underserved areas or communities, or in areas with a medically underserved population under federal law.

Feb 25, 2026: Health and Human Services Tabled , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0 S.J. 21
SB 199 In committee
establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.

Feb 23, 2026: Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 17 S.J. 360
SB 91 Became law
clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.

Feb 23, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-23 S.J. 350
HB 1224 In committee
protect persons from discrimination by financial institutions.

Feb 20, 2026: Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4
HB 1246 In committee
prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.

Feb 20, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 37 H.J. 391
HB 1217 In committee
limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.

Feb 18, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 27, NAYS 40 H.J. 361
SB 127 In committee
limit nuisances caused by data centers.

Feb 18, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3 S.J. 25
SB 128 In committee
update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities.

Feb 18, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3 S.J. 25
SB 195 In committee
repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates.

Feb 18, 2026: Senate Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 17 S.J. 295
SC 810 Introduced
commending and honoring the Hill City School Board on its selection as the Associated School Boards of South Dakota Outstanding School Board of South Dakota for 2025.

Feb 17, 2026: S.J. 285
HB 1064 Became law
provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.

Feb 17, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-17 H.J. 326
HB 1060 Became law
remove the five percent calculation requirement from the county budgetary process.

Feb 17, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-17 H.J. 326
HC 8010 Introduced
honoring James Hanssen, a member of the Bridgewater-Emery School District Board of Education, on his forty years of school board service.

Feb 17, 2026: H.J. 343
SC 811 Introduced
commending and honoring Amber Vogt, a member of the Lead-Deadwood School District Board of Education, on her selection as the Associated School Boards of South Dakota Outstanding School Board Member of South Dakota for 2025.

Feb 17, 2026: S.J. 285
HB 1151 In committee
ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor.

Feb 17, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 27, NAYS 39 H.J. 339