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State bill data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.

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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 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 107 Became law
add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549
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
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 1300 Became law
except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579
HB 1193 Became law
modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578
SB 231 Became law
create the water infrastructure development fund, to provide an appropriation, to provide for the awarding of grants and loans from the fund for certain rural water projects and to declare an emergency.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550
SB 151 Became law
require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550
HB 1095 Became law
modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579
HB 1298 Became law
prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law enforcement officer and provide a penalty therefor.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579
SB 132 Became law
modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.

Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548
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 130 Became law
make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.

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 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 1164 Became law
establish the crime of fraudulent assisted reproduction and provide a penalty and civil liability therefor.

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
SB 180 Became law
modify requirements regarding nondomiciled commercial driver licenses.

Mar 10, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-10 S.J. 514
HB 1146 Became law
adopt the physician assistant licensure compact.

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
SB 138 Became law
revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed.

Mar 5, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-05 S.J. 474
SB 101 Became law
amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.

Mar 5, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-05 S.J. 474
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
SC 822 Introduced
honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.

Mar 4, 2026: S.J. 471
SB 208 In committee
require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments.

Mar 3, 2026: Taxation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0 H.J. 11
HB 1035 Became law
modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.

Mar 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-02 H.J. 466
SB 183 In committee
modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.

Feb 26, 2026: Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 4
HB 1204 In committee
create the South Dakota school construction fund, provide for the transfer of moneys to the fund, and make an appropriation therefor.

Feb 26, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 6 J.J. 33
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
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
SB 216 In committee
limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings and provide an exception for mill rate limitations on taxing districts.

Feb 23, 2026: Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 2
HB 1270 In committee
provide an apprenticeship pathway to practice law in South Dakota.

Feb 23, 2026: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3 H.J. 27
SJR 507 In committee
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to state law to reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.

Feb 23, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4 S.J. 31
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
SB 126 In committee
increase the amount of value exempt from property taxes under a tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.

Feb 20, 2026: Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 20 S.J. 342
HCR 6014 In committee
honoring Custer State Park cabin owners and their property rights.

Feb 18, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 353
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
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 1269 In committee
require that manufacturers of agricultural equipment allow an independent repair provider or an owner to make certain repairs to agricultural equipment.

Feb 17, 2026: Prime Sponsor Changed at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 333
SB 158 In committee
amend the manner in which a school district determines the district's enrollment for the purpose of calculating state aid to general education.

Feb 17, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, S.J. 272
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
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
HB 1142 In committee
provide for the disclosure of any third party that has a right to receive a payment contingent upon the outcome of a civil action.

Feb 11, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 294
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
HB 1165 In committee
establish basic and advanced esthetics licenses, and to revise the licensure chapter for cosmetology, nail technology, and esthetics.

Feb 11, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 27, NAYS 38 H.J. 298
SB 5 Became law
require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.

Feb 6, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-06 S.J. 206
SB 157 In committee
amend the school funding formula to provide for the use of an average fall enrollment when determining local need.

Feb 5, 2026: Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3 S.J. 7
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