SB 236 creates a new "county and township infrastructure fund" in South Dakota's state treasury to manage unspent money from existing rural access infrastructure funds. It requires counties to transfer any unobligated funds (money not committed to specific projects) by June 30, 2029, to this state fund instead of letting them revert to the general budget. The fund will hold these unspent moneys for future allocation to counties, following existing rules for rural road projects, and will be administered by the Department of Revenue. This bill does not change how funds are spent but provides a formal mechanism for accounting, safekeeping, and future distribution of leftover funds.
SB 111 requires social media companies operating in South Dakota to give users access to their collected personal data upon request and maintain transparent, publicly available technical standards (open protocols) that allow different social media platforms to share user data. It directly affects social media companies by mandating data access for users and requiring interoperability interfaces that are free from licensing fees or patent restrictions. Key provisions define "personal data" as information linked to an identifiable individual (excluding de-identified or public data) and specify that interoperability must enable data exchange between platforms via open protocols. The bill focuses on concrete policy changes: user data access and standardized data-sharing mechanisms, without specifying enforcement or penalties.
HB 1099 would reclassify FDA-approved psilocybin medications from Schedule I to Schedule IV under South Dakota law. This change would allow medical providers to prescribe these specific pharmaceutical products without the strict restrictions currently applied to Schedule I substances. The bill specifically affects only psilocybin in drug products approved by the FDA, not raw psilocybin or unapproved formulations. This amendment aligns South Dakota's scheduling with federal approval status for medical use.
This bill amends South Dakota law (§ 22-19B-4) to upgrade penalties for preventing someone from practicing their religion through threats or violence. Currently a Class 1 misdemeanor, the offense would become a Class 6 felony under this bill. It directly affects individuals who use intimidation or force to stop others from engaging in legally protected religious activities. The key change is reclassifying the penalty level in the statute, increasing the legal consequences for such conduct.
HB 1106 clarifies the term structure for county extension board members in South Dakota. It revises Section 13-54-11 to specify that board members serve staggered terms expiring annually on January 10th, replacing inconsistent phrasing about "one-to-three years." This change directly affects county extension boards and their appointment process, ensuring clear annual expiration dates for terms. The bill does not alter board composition requirements (such as farmer representation or county commissioner membership) or substantive responsibilities.
HB 1164 makes it a Class 5 felony for licensed healthcare providers to use reproductive material (like sperm or eggs) without a patient’s written consent during assisted reproduction procedures (e.g., IVF). It directly affects healthcare providers, patients, donors, and children born from such procedures. The bill establishes civil liability, allowing patients, spouses, intended parents, children, or donors to sue for $10,000 in liquidated damages plus other costs and attorney fees. Lawsuits must be filed within five years of the child’s 18th birthday or when evidence (like DNA results) is discovered.
SB 180 modifies South Dakota's rules for issuing commercial driver licenses (CDLs) to non-residents ("nondomiciled" applicants). It specifically allows individuals with H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 work visas (or those from U.S. territories with these visas) and people from states with decertified CDL programs to obtain a South Dakota CDL. Key provisions require applicants to present valid visa documents at every license transaction, confirm immigration status via federal systems, and have licenses expire when their visa validity ends (or within one year of issuance). The license must display "nondomiciled," and holders must surrender any other state's nondomiciled CDL.
SB 197 amends South Dakota law to transfer administration of the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Fund from the Legislative Research Council's Executive Board to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The fund, which supports the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission's activities like promoting trade between South Dakota and Ireland, consists of donations, grants, and interest earned. This bill changes only the managing agency - no policy or funding changes are made to the fund's purpose or sources. The amendment clarifies that the Department of Agriculture will handle the fund's administrative expenses and disbursements.
SB 100 revises South Dakota trust laws to clarify when trustees can reimburse trustors (the creators of trusts) for taxes they owe under federal law (26 U.S.C. §§ 671-678), which treats them as owners of the trust. Specifically, it allows trustees (not the trustor or related parties) to pay taxes directly to authorities or reimburse the trustor, but prohibits using life insurance policy cash values for this purpose. The bill also adds rules about trustees transferring assets between trusts while ensuring such actions don’t disqualify trusts from tax deductions. It applies only to trusts created on or after July 1, 2026, or moved to South Dakota after that date.
This bill is a procedural placeholder with no substantive content. The text merely states "The Legislature shall address issues facing South Dakota" without specifying any actual issues, affected groups, or policy mechanisms. It contains no concrete provisions, funding details, or implementation requirements. As presented, it does not propose any specific legislative action or change to law.
This bill (HB 1303) is a procedural resolution stating the Legislature's intent to "promote the future success and development of South Dakota." It contains no specific policy mechanisms, funding provisions, or defined actions. The bill does not identify any particular groups affected or outline how promotion would occur. As a general statement of legislative purpose without concrete policy changes, it serves as an aspirational declaration rather than a substantive law.
HB 1302 is a procedural resolution with no specific policy provisions. It simply states that "The Legislature shall address issues facing South Dakota" without defining which issues, how they will be addressed, or who would be affected. The bill contains no concrete mechanisms, funding details, or targeted changes to existing laws. As a general mandate with no substantive content, it does not directly impact any specific group or policy area. This resolution serves only as a placeholder or directive without implementing any actual legislative action.
