South Dakota bills

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

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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 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 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 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
• 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
• HB 1092 Became law
  update provisions pertaining to open records.
  Mar 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562
• HB 1280 Became law
  increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.
  Mar 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562
• 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
• SB 164 Became law
  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.
  Mar 11, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-11 S.J. 518
• HB 1323 In committee
  modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.
  Mar 10, 2026: House of Representatives Failed to concur, no committee appointed , Passed, YEAS 40, NAYS 27 H.J. 550
• HB 1286 Became law
  amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.
  Mar 10, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-10 H.J. 547
• 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 1253 In committee
  adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.
  Mar 9, 2026: Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 24 S.J. 498
• SB 82 Became law
  prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.
  Mar 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 S.J. 488
• 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
• 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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• HB 1261 In committee
  provide a tax credit for owner-occupied property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to transfer moneys to the general fund.
  Mar 2, 2026: House of Representatives Tabled , Passed, YEAS 59, NAYS 6 H.J. 470
• SB 156 Passed Senate
  modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
  Feb 26, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2 H.J. 33
• 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
• 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
• HB 1230 In committee
  modify requirements for payment of the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fee.
  Feb 23, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 36 H.J. 414
• 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
• SJR 505 In committee
  proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes.
  Feb 23, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4 S.J. 31
• SB 191 In committee
  remove the authorization to issue grants as part of a tax increment financing district.
  Feb 20, 2026: Taxation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 0 S.J. 17
• SB 218 In committee
  provide for the establishment of charter schools.
  Feb 20, 2026: Senate Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 16 S.J. 339
• SB 192 In committee
  modify the blight requirements for purposes of creating a tax increment financing district.
  Feb 20, 2026: Taxation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 0 S.J. 17
• SB 109 In committee
  modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district.
  Feb 20, 2026: Taxation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 0 S.J. 17
• HB 1222 In committee
  prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic Development.
  Feb 19, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 36 H.J. 371
• HB 1141 In committee
  provide an additional means of determining the purchase price of a used motor vehicle acquired by gift or other transfer.
  Feb 19, 2026: Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3 H.J. 19
• 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 232 In committee
  impose a one-year moratorium on the construction or expansion of hyperscale data centers.
  Feb 18, 2026: State Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3 S.J. 27
• 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 207 In committee
  require a vote to approve the creation of certain tax increment financing districts.
  Feb 18, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, S.J. 295
• 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
• 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
• HB 1247 In committee
  lower the cost threshold at which a tax increment finance base must be redetermined.
  Feb 17, 2026: Taxation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0
• HC 8012 Introduced
  recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.
  Feb 17, 2026: H.J. 343
• SB 178 In committee
  lower a maximum limit on the tax increment base value.
  Feb 12, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, S.J. 260
• HB 1117 In committee
  modify provisions of a report required by the Governor's Office of Economic Development on certain awards and grants.
  Feb 12, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 316
• SB 203 In committee
  require the review of a financing plan to establish a tax increment financing district.
  Feb 12, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, S.J. 260
• SB 148 In committee
  terminate bounty payments for the control of nest predation.
  Feb 12, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 15
• SB 189 In committee
  provide for an automatic refund of an assessment on crops, livestock, and milk.
  Feb 12, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3 S.J. 15
• 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
• HCR 6009 In committee
  urging Congress to repeal the estate tax.
  Feb 10, 2026: Taxation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0 H.J. 7