SB 103 South Dakota Senate · 2026 Regular Session

address the assumption of risk by an individual present at a shooting range.

SB 103 states that individuals present at shooting ranges assume all inherent risks that are obvious, including injuries from noise, discharges, equipment malfunctions (not owned by the range), terrain variations, weather conditions, or natural obstacles like rocks or debris. It directly affects anyone visiting public or private shooting ranges, including those operated by law enforcement. The bill defines "shooting range" broadly to cover all facilities using firearms or archery for activities like skeet or trap shooting. This legal assumption of risk limits liability for range operators regarding these specific, inherent dangers.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1 S.J. 9
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
Judiciary Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 9 Amendment 103A
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 75
upper
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