South Dakota bills

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State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:38 PM.

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• HB 1313 Became law
  require education in prenatal human growth and development.
  Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579
• SB 137 Became law
  establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.
  Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548
• HB 1077 Vetoed
  consider a cultivated-protein food product to be adulterated food.
  Mar 30, 2026: Delivered veto sustained to the Secretary of State H.J. 583
• SB 177 Became law
  clarify the requirements for marking an optical scan ballot.
  Mar 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 529
• 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
• SB 176 Became law
  amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.
  Mar 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 529
• HB 1209 In committee
  require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
  Mar 11, 2026: Senate Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 15, NAYS 19 S.J. 524
• SB 81 Became law
  clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.
  Mar 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 S.J. 488
• HB 1143 Became law
  authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.
  Mar 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534
• SB 153 Became law
  prohibit certain restrictions in employment contracts for community services providers.
  Mar 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 S.J. 488
• 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
• 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
• SB 218 In committee
  provide for the establishment of charter schools.
  Feb 20, 2026: Senate Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 16 S.J. 339
• HB 1210 In committee
  prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor.
  Feb 20, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 35 H.J. 393
• SB 6 In committee
  reduce the duration of an individual's reemployment benefits.
  Feb 19, 2026: Commerce and Energy Tabled , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0
• HB 1171 In committee
  establish provisions related to the disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status and blood donations.
  Feb 17, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 23, NAYS 42 H.J. 340
• HCR 6012 Introduced
  recognizing the YMCA for 175 years of service to youth, families, and communities in South Dakota and across the United States.
  Feb 11, 2026: Senate Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 S.J. 249
• HB 1170 In committee
  allow online access to verify registry status for organ donation.
  Feb 10, 2026: Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4
• HCR 6009 In committee
  urging Congress to repeal the estate tax.
  Feb 10, 2026: Taxation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0 H.J. 7
• SB 112 In committee
  establish a currency based on gold and silver.
  Feb 9, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 1 S.J. 21
• HB 1156 In committee
  extend each waterfowl hunting season for veterans and active duty personnel.
  Feb 9, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 261
• HB 1155 In committee
  permit the state to invest in Bitcoin.
  Feb 6, 2026: Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3 H.J. 13
• HB 1068 In committee
  authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide liability protection therefor.
  Feb 5, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 28, NAYS 40 H.J. 239
• HB 1127 In committee
  revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers.
  Feb 5, 2026: Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2 H.J. 14
• HB 1207 In committee
  amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.
  Feb 5, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 237
• HB 1125 In committee
  create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.
  Feb 4, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 26, NAYS 43 H.J. 225
• HB 1124 In committee
  establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.
  Feb 4, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 21, NAYS 48 H.J. 225
• HB 1185 In committee
  require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot.
  Feb 4, 2026: State Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0
• HB 1094 In committee
  clarify that consent for the donation of ovum or sperm must be explicit.
  Feb 3, 2026: House of Representatives Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 35 H.J. 206
• SB 108 In committee
  require that all recorded votes of a legislator be displayed on the Legislative Research Council website.
  Feb 2, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1 S.J. 11
• HB 1133 In committee
  remove an enhanced permit as a condition of carrying a concealed pistol while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.
  Feb 2, 2026: Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 6
• HB 1057 In committee
  prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.
  Jan 28, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 163
• HCR 6004 In committee
  encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.
  Jan 28, 2026: Senate Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 18 S.J. 128
• 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
• HB 1008 In committee
  direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.
  Jan 26, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 36 H.J. 139
• SB 66 In committee
  prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems.
  Jan 26, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3 S.J. 7
• HCR 6002 Introduced
  honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.
  Jan 26, 2026: Senate Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 2 S.J. 110
• SB 83 In committee
  require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.
  Jan 23, 2026: Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3 S.J. 6
• HCR 6006 Introduced
  urging this state's congressional delegation to end foreign aid programs pending control of the United States debt situation.
  Jan 22, 2026: House of Representatives Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 26, NAYS 42 H.J. 112
• HB 1063 In committee
  establish requirements for natural hair braiding provided for compensation.
  Jan 21, 2026: Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1 H.J. 3
• 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