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passed · South Dakota · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 1305: prohibit the dissemination of location information about a public officer and provide a penalty and civil cause of action therefor.

HB 1305 prohibits sharing the home, work, or school location of a public officer (current or former) or their family without consent, specifically when intended to harass, threaten, or cause fear for safety. It makes violations a Class 6 felony and creates a civil lawsuit option for affected officers to recover damages (including emotional distress), attorney fees, and punitive damages. The law directly affects public officers and their households by restricting location information dissemination under these conditions. It applies regardless of whether criminal charges are filed for the same act.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits unauthorized sharing of public officers' location data, strengthening personal data privacy protections under confidentiality laws.90% confidence
Carl Perry (R) Brandei Schaefbauer (R) Phil Jensen (R)
passed · South Dakota · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 1067: provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.

HB 1067 creates a legal presumption in South Dakota that joint physical custody (approximately equal time with both parents) is in the best interest of a minor child for initial custody decisions. This means courts must assume joint custody is appropriate unless evidence shows it would harm the child, based on factors like parental cooperation or the child's needs. The bill directly affects parents involved in custody disputes by shifting the starting point for court decisions toward shared parenting. It defines joint physical custody as roughly equal time-sharing agreed upon by parents or ordered by a court, and repeals a prior section that handled custody determinations. Courts must still make written findings about the child's best interests.
Kevin Jensen (R) Bobbi Andera (R) Heather Baxter (R) Carl Perry (R) MyKala Voita (R)
passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SJR 505: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit property taxes in South Dakota to no more than 1% of a property's assessed value. It also caps annual increases to assessed property values at 2% (starting with 2027 valuations) and allows adjustments for ownership changes, renovations, or damage. The amendment would affect all real property owners in South Dakota by restricting how local governments can levy taxes on their land and buildings. Voters would need to approve this change at the next general election for it to take effect.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps property taxes at 1% of assessed value and limits annual valuation increases to 2%, directly restricting tax rates and local government revenue under constitutional amendment.95% confidence
Bobbi Andera (R) Heather Baxter (R) Phil Jensen (R) Aaron Aylward (R) Taffy Howard (R)
passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 172: enhance the economy of South Dakota.

SB 172 is a procedural bill that declares the Legislature's intent to "enhance the economy of South Dakota" but contains no specific provisions, mechanisms, or policy changes. It does not identify affected groups, outline funding sources, or describe implementation steps. The bill consists solely of a single-sentence declaration with no concrete measures. As such, it serves only as a general statement without actionable policy.
Liz Larson (D)
passed · South Dakota · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 1225: enhance the future of education in South Dakota.

HB 1225 is a procedural resolution with no concrete policy provisions. It merely states in Section 1: "The Legislature shall enhance the future of education in South Dakota," without specifying any mechanisms, funding, programs, or affected parties. The bill contains no actionable requirements or changes to existing law. As a non-substantive resolution, it does not implement any tangible education policy.
Eric Emery (D) Liz Larson (D) Erin Healy (D) Kadyn Wittman (D) Erik Muckey (D)
passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 193: clarify the definition of backup electric generation.

SB 193 clarifies the definition of "backup electric generation" in South Dakota law, specifically defining it as temporary, grid-isolated power used only when primary electricity sources fail. This definition directly affects electric utilities, the Public Utilities Commission (referred to as "Commission" in the bill), and regulatory processes for energy facilities. The key mechanism is amending Section 49-41B-2(3) to explicitly state that backup generation is not interconnected with the grid and serves as a temporary replacement for primary power. This change ensures regulatory clarity for the Commission when reviewing facility permits and expansions. The bill does not alter existing requirements but provides a clear standard for future regulatory decisions.
Casey Crabtree (R)
passed · South Dakota · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 1306: authorize the provision of charitable contributions to a scholarship granting organization.

HB 1306 allows South Dakota residents to make charitable contributions to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) that provide funds for eligible students. Eligible students must be South Dakota residents under 19, from households earning no more than 300% of the area median income, and not enrolled full-time in public school. Scholarships can cover tuition at private schools or microschools, educational materials, technology, transportation to school, and college entrance exams, but cannot exceed 82.5% of the state’s per-student funding level. SGOs must register with the Education Department, spend no more than 10% of contributions on administration, and submit annual financial reports detailing scholarship distribution.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes scholarships for private school tuition and educational expenses for low-income students, expanding access and funding for education through charitable contributions.90% confidence
Keri Weems (R) Taylor Rehfeldt (R)
passed · South Dakota · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 1284: provide that an alcoholic beverage may be carried and consumed in enterprises connected to and in the same building as a bar or lounge.

HB 1284 allows patrons to carry and drink alcoholic beverages purchased at a bar or lounge in other businesses located within the same building, provided those businesses are owned or operated by the same entity. It specifically applies to "connected enterprises" (like restaurants or shops) sharing the same building as a licensed bar or lounge. The bill amends South Dakota law to permit this consumption without requiring separate liquor licenses for those connected spaces. This policy change directly affects businesses operating under shared ownership in multi-use buildings containing a bar or lounge. The provision does not apply to businesses outside the same building or owned by different entities.
Mike Weisgram (R)
passed · South Dakota · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 1309: restrict the processing of online personal data of individuals sixteen years of age or younger.

HB 1309 restricts online services from collecting or using personal data of users under 16 years old in South Dakota. It requires operators (like apps or websites) to delete such data within 14 days of identifying a minor user, unless parental consent is obtained for 13- to 15-year-olds or the processing is strictly necessary for essential purposes like security, legal compliance, or providing requested services. The law bans data use for advertising, marketing, or third-party sharing without consent and allows the state Attorney General to enforce it through fines up to $5,000 per violation. This directly affects minors under 16 and online platforms targeting them or collecting their data within South Dakota.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts data collection for minors, enhancing privacy protections per consumer safety standards; aligns with data privacy regulations in technology policy.95% confidence
Peri Pourier (R) Taylor Rehfeldt (R) Kathy Rice (R) John Shubeck (R)
passed · South Dakota · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 1248: amend provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.

HB 1248 amends South Dakota's Uniform Commercial Code to clarify which state's laws govern securities transactions. The bill specifies that the law of the issuer's organizing state (or a state the issuer designates) applies to matters like security validity and transfer registration. For securities intermediaries (such as banks holding securities), the governing law is determined by agreement terms or the location of the intermediary's office, not physical asset locations. This change reduces legal uncertainty for businesses and individuals involved in multi-state securities transactions within South Dakota.
Jana Hunt (R) Julie Auch (R)
passed · South Dakota · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 1276: establish policies and procedures for the use of solitary confinement in a juvenile facility.

HB 1276 establishes strict rules for using solitary confinement in South Dakota's juvenile facilities. It prohibits solitary confinement for discipline, punishment, or convenience - allowing it only when a juvenile poses an immediate risk of physical harm to self or others. The bill requires facilities to first try less restrictive methods, get approval from a facility leader, and form an interdisciplinary team (including mental health staff and administrators) to review cases within 24 hours and reassess weekly if confinement lasts more than seven days. Facilities must document all cases, provide continuous monitoring (every 15 minutes in-person), ensure access to basic needs like medical care and education, and notify parents within one business day. This applies directly to all juveniles held in state-operated juvenile facilities.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts juvenile solitary confinement except for immediate harm, requiring less restrictive alternatives and interdisciplinary reviews - aligning with reform goals to protect minors and reduce harm in juvenile justice systems.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mental health staff in interdisciplinary teams for solitary confinement reviews, directly supporting mental health services in juvenile facilities per bill's requirements.90% confidence
Erin Healy (D) Sydney Davis (R)
passed · South Dakota · House Feb 20, 2026

HCR 6016: supporting reform of the beef checkoff program.

This South Dakota resolution urges federal lawmakers to support the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S. 1848/H.R. 3516), which aims to reform the federal beef checkoff program. It highlights concerns about the current program’s lack of transparency, conflicts of interest, and its impact on cattle producers, including declining U.S. cow numbers and increased meatpacking concentration. The resolution specifically calls for reforms requiring producer votes on program decisions, independent audits by USDA, and restrictions on contracts with groups influencing policy. These changes would directly affect cattle producers who pay the mandatory checkoff fee, aiming to make the program more accountable to farmers.
Travis Ismay (R) Jana Hunt (R) Carl Perry (R) Julie Auch (R) Phil Jensen (R)
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