HB 1277 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

require that campgrounds and campground additions, alterations, and modifications comply with National Fire Protection Association standards.

HB 1277 requires private campgrounds (excluding state or local government-owned facilities) to comply with NFPA 1194, the National Fire Protection Association's 2026 standard for recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds. This applies specifically to existing campgrounds and any new additions, alterations, or modifications that require department notice under existing law. The law takes effect on July 1, 2027, mandating that these facility changes meet fire safety standards set by NFPA. It directly affects campground operators who make structural changes needing regulatory review.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
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Committee
1
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agriculture and Natural Resources Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0 H.J. 25
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 237
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Al Novstrup
Al Novstrup
RRepublican
SD
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