South Dakota bills

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State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.

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• HB 1140 Became law
  permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant.
  Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578
• 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 1184 Became law
  define man and woman throughout the state.
  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 175 Became law
  require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.
  Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550
• 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 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
• 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 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
• 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
• 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 1241 Passed House
  modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
  Mar 9, 2026: Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 20 S.J. 505
• HB 1169 Became law
  classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance and establish permissible uses.
  Mar 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534
• 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 1101 Became law
  prohibit an insurer from declining or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies based solely on an individual's status as a living organ donor.
  Mar 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534
• HB 1197 Became law
  revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.
  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
• HB 1173 In committee
  require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and pay for an environmental impact statement.
  Mar 3, 2026: Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3
• 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 1065 In committee
  revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.
  Mar 2, 2026: Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3 S.J. 23
• 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 1246 In committee
  prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.
  Feb 20, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 37 H.J. 391
• HB 1309 In committee
  restrict the processing of online personal data of individuals sixteen years of age or younger.
  Feb 20, 2026: Commerce and Energy Tabled , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0
• HCR 6016 In committee
  supporting reform of the beef checkoff program.
  Feb 20, 2026: House of Representatives Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 34 H.J. 385
• 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 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
• 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
• 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 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 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
• HB 1211 In committee
  create a digital registry identification card for medical cannabis patients.
  Feb 17, 2026: Health and Human Services Tabled , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0
• HB 1288 In committee
  modify the authority of a political subdivision to adopt mining ordinances.
  Feb 17, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 3 H.J. 27
• HB 1312 In committee
  limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings and provide an exception for mill rate limitations on taxing districts.
  Feb 17, 2026: Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3
• HB 1121 In committee
  expand the locations at which raw milk may be purchased for personal use by a consumer.
  Feb 17, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 333
• 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
• HB 1321 In committee
  require that county treasurers calculate excise tax using the amount shown on a bill of sale for a used vehicle sold, leased, or transferred by a person other than a licensed motor vehicle dealer.
  Feb 12, 2026: Transportation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0
• HB 1218 In committee
  create a new class of nonagricultural property for purposes of taxation, and to provide a penalty therefor.
  Feb 12, 2026: Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5
• SB 188 In committee
  revise public notice requirements for new sand, gravel, and construction aggregate mines.
  Feb 12, 2026: Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 1
• HB 1314 In committee
  modify provisions pertaining to the testing and use of automatic tabulating equipment.
  Feb 11, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3
• 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
• HCR 6013 In committee
  encouraging the state's congressional delegation to meet with the Legislature.
  Feb 11, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4
• 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
• HCR 6010 In committee
  urging the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn the decision in Obergefell v. Hodges.
  Feb 11, 2026: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 2
• HB 1271 In committee
  prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor.
  Feb 10, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 3 H.J. 17
• 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