South Dakota Bills

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 13, 2025

HB 1079: increase the number of off-sale licenses from two to three in municipalities and counties of one thousand or less.

This bill proposes to increase the maximum number of off-sale alcohol licenses from two to three in South Dakota municipalities and counties with populations of 1,000 or fewer. The change would allow these smaller communities to issue one additional license for establishments selling alcohol for off-premises consumption. Local governments in these areas would have the authority to grant the extra license if they choose to do so. The legislation does not mandate the issuance of additional licenses but expands the available capacity for local licensing decisions.

Will Mortenson (R) David Kull (R) Eric Emery (D) Larry Zikmund (R) Kent Roe (R)

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 13, 2025

HB 1129: provide for the transfer of motor vehicles and boats upon death.

HB 1129 establishes a process for transferring motor vehicles and boats when the owner dies, directly affecting heirs and estate administrators in South Dakota. The bill creates a streamlined mechanism allowing these assets to be transferred without requiring full probate proceedings, reducing administrative burden and costs. Under the new provisions, designated beneficiaries can complete the transfer using specific forms and documentation, simplifying what was previously a more complex legal process. This change aims to make asset distribution after death more efficient for vehicle and boat owners while maintaining proper legal oversight.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SB 60: expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.

SB 60 expands the powers of South Dakota's state auditor by granting them broader access to state records and enhanced authority to investigate government operations. The bill allows the auditor to request documents from state agencies and officials more comprehensively than before, enabling deeper oversight of financial and administrative activities. These changes apply to all state departments and officials, requiring them to comply with expanded audit requests and investigations. The legislation aims to improve transparency and accountability within state government operations without altering the auditor's existing role or adding new enforcement penalties.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SB 28: revise provisions relating to licensing fees and license renewal dates for the practice of barbering and to declare an emergency.

This bill updates the rules for barbering licenses in South Dakota by changing how much fees cost and when licenses must be renewed. It directly affects barbers, barber schools, and the state board that oversees the profession. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to allow these changes to take effect immediately. No new requirements are added, only adjustments to existing fee structures and renewal timelines.

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 1099: modify the community paramedic endorsement.

HB 1099 modifies the requirements for a community paramedic endorsement in South Dakota. The bill directly affects healthcare professionals seeking this specific certification to work in community-based emergency care settings. It updates the endorsement criteria to align with current state regulations and training standards for paramedics. This change ensures that community paramedics meet updated qualifications before operating in the state.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 111: permit a court to order family therapy or reunification therapy in a custody or visitation dispute.

This bill allows courts in South Dakota to order family therapy or reunification therapy when deciding custody or visitation disputes involving children. The legislation gives judges the authority to require parents or guardians to participate in therapeutic sessions aimed at improving family relationships and resolving conflicts. Directly affected parties include parents, guardians, and children involved in custody cases where family dynamics are a central issue. The key provision enables courts to mandate these therapy services as part of their decisions, rather than leaving such interventions entirely to voluntary participation. This change provides an additional tool for judges to address family conflict while making custody determinations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 1044: authorize the use of a newborn safety device for the voluntary surrender of a newborn and to make clarifying changes.

HB 1044 authorizes the use of a newborn safety device, commonly known as a baby box, to allow parents to voluntarily surrender their newborn infants safely. The bill permits hospitals and other facilities to operate these devices and provides a legal framework for the surrender process without requiring parental identification. It also includes clarifying changes to existing laws to ensure the procedure is properly documented and handled by medical professionals. This measure aims to provide a safe alternative for parents who cannot care for their newborns while protecting the child's well-being.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 1189: extend by two years the date on which moneys appropriated to the Governor's Office of Economic Development in 2021 for marketing, route restoration, business development, and air service marketing will revert to the general fund.

HB 1189 extends the deadline by two years for funds appropriated to the Governor's Office of Economic Development in 2021 to be returned to the general fund if not spent. The bill directly affects the state's economic development office and the general fund by delaying when unused marketing, route restoration, business development, and air service marketing money must revert. This change allows the office additional time to utilize the designated funds for their intended purposes before the money returns to the state's general treasury. The legislation does not alter how the money is used, only when any remaining balance must be transferred back.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 1144: adopt the dietitian licensure compact.

This bill proposes adopting the Dietitian Licensure Compact, a multistate agreement that allows registered dietitians to practice across member states with a single license. It directly affects dietitians working in South Dakota and those seeking to practice in other compact states by streamlining licensure requirements. The key provision establishes a portable license system where dietitians can move between member states without applying for new licenses in each location. The bill requires South Dakota to comply with the compact's standards for licensure, renewal, and disciplinary actions to facilitate this interstate practice.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 93: prohibit payment or rebate of insurance deductibles by contractors providing motor vehicle repair services.

SB 93 prohibits contractors who provide motor vehicle repair services from paying or rebating insurance deductibles to vehicle owners. This law directly affects auto repair shops and consumers who file insurance claims for vehicle damage. The bill aims to prevent repair businesses from offering financial incentives tied to insurance deductibles, which could influence repair decisions or create unfair competition. By banning these payments, the legislation seeks to ensure that repair services are based on legitimate needs rather than financial inducements.

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 1052: prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide.

This bill prohibits the state of South Dakota from using eminent domain to acquire private property for the construction of pipelines transporting carbon dioxide. It directly affects landowners and communities that might otherwise face forced property acquisition for such infrastructure projects. The key provision restricts the government's power of eminent domain specifically to carbon oxide pipeline projects, leaving other types of pipeline projects unaffected. This change aims to limit government authority over private property rights in the context of carbon capture and storage infrastructure development.

Topics ✗ Energy

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SB 71: revise provisions pertaining to the compulsory age for school attendance.

SB 71 proposes to revise the compulsory school attendance age in South Dakota, directly affecting students and parents regarding when children must attend school. The bill would update existing laws to change the specific age requirements for mandatory education, though the exact new age is not specified in the provided text. This legislative change would alter the legal obligations for families and local school districts concerning student enrollment and attendance. The measure focuses on modifying statutory provisions without addressing broader educational policy or funding implications.

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