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State bill data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.

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• HB 1108 Became law
  require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.
  Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578
• HB 1082 Became law
  establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
  Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 580
• HB 1066 Became law
  revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.
  Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578
• SB 179 Became law
  permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.
  Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548
• HB 1161 Became law
  amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.
  Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579
• 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 87 Became law
  clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.
  Mar 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 S.J. 488
• HB 1126 Became law
  revise a provision related to driving under the influence.
  Mar 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534
• HB 1062 Became law
  revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
  Mar 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534
• HB 1104 Became law
  revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.
  Mar 4, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 H.J. 496
• HB 1119 Became law
  modify provisions regarding directors serving on a farm mutual insurer’s board.
  Mar 4, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 H.J. 496
• HB 1056 Became law
  require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
  Mar 4, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 H.J. 496
• SB 93 In committee
  prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.
  Mar 2, 2026: House of Representatives Tabled , Passed, YEAS 37, NAYS 28 H.J. 473
• HB 1308 In committee
  reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.
  Feb 24, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 24, NAYS 42 H.J. 424
• HB 1113 In committee
  establish a manufactured housing downpayment assistance program.
  Feb 24, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 45, NAYS 21 H.J. 432
• HB 1034 Became law
  increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
  Feb 23, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-23 H.J. 400
• HB 1030 Became law
  amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.
  Feb 23, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-23 H.J. 400
• HB 1080 Became law
  allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.
  Feb 23, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-23 H.J. 400
• HB 1058 Became law
  require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the application of tax therefor.
  Feb 17, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-17 H.J. 326
• SB 97 In committee
  adjust a limit on the percentage increase in revenue payable from property taxes.
  Feb 17, 2026: Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 18, NAYS 16 S.J. 275
• SB 12 Became law
  provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.
  Feb 11, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-11 S.J. 240
• SB 2 Became law
  provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.
  Feb 11, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-11 S.J. 240
• SB 147 In committee
  prohibit a person from refusing to identify oneself in certain circumstances and to provide a penalty therefor.
  Feb 10, 2026: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2 S.J. 20
• SB 152 In committee
  establish provisions relating to the use of military protective orders upon arrest and as evidence in an action for a protection order.
  Feb 10, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, S.J. 232
• HB 1023 Became law
  establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses serving on ambulance crews.
  Feb 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-09 H.J. 254
• HB 1109 In committee
  allow for the expungement of records pertinent to dismissed protection order cases.
  Feb 9, 2026: Judiciary Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0 H.J. 20
• HB 1024 Became law
  modify requirements for ambulance operators.
  Feb 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-09 H.J. 254
• HB 1174 In committee
  classify 911 telecommunicators as Class B members of the South Dakota Retirement System.
  Feb 5, 2026: Retirement Laws Tabled , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 0 H.J. 1
• HB 1005 In committee
  provide a sales and use tax exemption for goods and services related to data center operations.
  Feb 4, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3
• SC 806 Introduced
  commending and honoring the 2025-2026 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: David Olson, Meade, Middle School Principal; Kendra Becker, Redfield, Secondary School Principal; Richie Hutchinson, Sioux Falls, Assistant Middle School Principal; and Kay Bass, Harrisburg, Assistant Secondary School Principal.
  Feb 3, 2026: S.J. 172
• SC 805 Introduced
  commending and honoring the 2024-2025 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Watertown, School Superintendent; Bo Beck, Aberdeen, Middle School Principal; Connie Alspach, Dupree, School Business Official; Jay Swatek, Tea, Elementary School Principal; Kelly Messmer, Harding County, Secondary School Principal; Sherri Nelson, Brandon Valley, Curriculum Leader; and Monica Waltman, Douglas, Director of Special Education.
  Feb 3, 2026: S.J. 172
• SCR 602 Introduced
  celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
  Jan 29, 2026: House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0 H.J. 174
• SC 802 Introduced
  celebrating and honoring Tabor Czech Days annual festivities on the occasion of its seventy-seventh anniversary.
  Jan 29, 2026: S.J. 148
• HC 8003 Introduced
  congratulating and honoring Joyce Waddell on her retirement from the Bison School District.
  Jan 28, 2026: H.J. 169
• SC 801 Introduced
  honoring Madisen Younie of Rapid City, South Dakota Girls State Governor, and Brody Tynan of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Boys State Governor, and the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their sponsorship and coordination of the Girls State and Boys State programs.
  Jan 26, 2026: S.J. 116
• HB 1026 In committee
  provide for the licensing of property data collectors and the registration of property data collection companies and to provide a penalty therefor.
  Jan 26, 2026: Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2 H.J. 7
• HCR 6003 Introduced
  recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black Hills, and commending the organizations engaged in this work.
  Jan 26, 2026: Senate Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 S.J. 110
• SB 7 In committee
  modify the tax rate on gold severed in this state.
  Jan 21, 2026: Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 3
• SB 80 In committee
  prohibit the sale of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol products to individuals under the age of twenty-one.
  Jan 21, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, S.J. 74
• HC 8001 Introduced
  recognizing National FFA week.
  Jan 21, 2026: H.J. 107
• SB 13 In committee
  clarify application of the seventy-two hour notice requirement to website posting.
  Jan 16, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, S.J. 60
• HR 7001 Introduced
  recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
  Jan 15, 2026: House of Representatives Adopt Resolution as amended , Passed, YEAS 62, NAYS 5 H.J. 35