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State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.

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SB 204 Became law
revise certain criteria for loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549
HB 1215 Became law
authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578
SB 154 Became law
clarify the eligibility of multiple garages or structures to be classified as owner-occupied.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548
SB 3 Became law
limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548
SB 131 Became law
revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550
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 60 Became law
restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for enforcement.

Mar 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 529
HB 1107 Became law
modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes.

Mar 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562
SB 100 Became law
revise provisions related to trusts.

Mar 10, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-10 S.J. 514
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
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
SC 820 Introduced
honoring Dr. Margaret Becker as the recipient of the 2025 Copic Humanitarian Award.

Mar 4, 2026: S.J. 471
SB 125 In committee
establish the homeowner tax reduction fund.

Mar 4, 2026: House of Representatives Tabled , Passed, YEAS 64, NAYS 3 H.J. 510
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
SC 819 Introduced
honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team.

Mar 4, 2026: S.J. 471
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
SC 822 Introduced
honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.

Mar 4, 2026: S.J. 471
SC 821 Introduced
honoring Arthur Mauf for his dedication and service to the United States as he approaches his 100th birthday.

Mar 4, 2026: S.J. 471
SC 830 Introduced
honoring Dave Bonde for exemplary service to South Dakota.

Mar 4, 2026: S.J. 471
SC 829 Introduced
recognizing ten years of the Wall Economic Development Corporation.

Mar 4, 2026: S.J. 471
SC 817 Introduced
honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team.

Mar 3, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, S.J. 449
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
SC 813 Introduced
celebrating Solventum's expansion of its Brookings, South Dakota, manufacturing facility.

Mar 2, 2026: S.J. 435
HB 1202 In committee
authorize the construction of a trades center on the campus of Lake Area Technical College, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Mar 2, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 43, NAYS 22 H.J. 472
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 1073 In committee
provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.

Feb 26, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 6 J.J. 37
SJR 501 Adopted
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the number of terms an individual may serve as a member of the Legislature.

Feb 25, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3
SB 117 Became law
make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.

Feb 25, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 S.J. 392
HB 1137 Became law
make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.

Feb 25, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 H.J. 438
SJR 504 Adopted
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.

Feb 25, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2
SCR 607 In committee
supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply projects identified by the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems.

Feb 25, 2026: House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 57, NAYS 8 H.J. 444
SJR 502 Adopted
applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention proposing an amendment to the constitution fixing the number of justices of the United States Supreme Court at one chief justice and eight associate justices.

Feb 25, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0
SB 239 In committee
modify provisions relating to the reinvestment payment program, and relating to the purchasing of goods and services used by projects approved for the reinvestment payment program.

Feb 24, 2026: Senate Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 17 S.J. 373
SB 227 Passed Senate
establish a minimum damage threshold for a motor vehicle total loss declaration.

Feb 24, 2026: Transportation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3
SC 812 Introduced
to acknowledge Glenn Muller's distinguished career and congratulate him on his achievements.

Feb 24, 2026: S.J. 388
SB 118 In committee
deposit certain tax revenues into a homeowner tax reduction fund.

Feb 24, 2026: Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 17 S.J. 375
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
SB 193 In committee
clarify the definition of backup electric generation.

Feb 23, 2026: Intent to reconsider , Passed, S.J. 364
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
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
SB 234 In committee
modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services related to data center operations.

Feb 18, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4 S.J. 27
SB 235 In committee
protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers, to clarify authority to regulate data centers, and to modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services by a data center.

Feb 18, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4 S.J. 27
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 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
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
HC 8009 Introduced
commending and honoring Brad Olson, a member of the Aberdeen School District Board of Education, on his twenty-five years of school board service.

Feb 17, 2026: H.J. 343
HC 8011 Introduced
commending and honoring Greg Blue, a member of the Iroquois School District Board of Education, on his thirty-five years of school board service.

Feb 17, 2026: H.J. 343
SC 808 Introduced
commending and honoring Richard Schlosser, a member of the Frederick Area School District Board of Education, on his twenty-five years of school board service.

Feb 17, 2026: S.J. 285
SC 809 Introduced
commending and honoring Duane Alm for his more than sixty years of dutiful service to the Aberdeen School District as an educator, administrator, and school board member, and for being the recipient of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota's School Bell Award for 2025.

Feb 17, 2026: S.J. 285