South Dakota Bills

died · South Dakota · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 123: prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and provide a penalty therefor.

SB 123 prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any food product containing cell-cultured protein within South Dakota. It directly affects food service businesses, restaurants, and mobile food vendors that sell such products. The bill defines "cell-cultured protein" as human food made from animal cells grown outside a live animal, and establishes a Class 2 misdemeanor penalty for violations. Authorities may inspect establishments, issue stop-sale orders, and suspend business licenses for noncompliance. The law aims to ban these products through direct sales restrictions and enforcement mechanisms.

Al Novstrup (R) Sue Peterson (R) Bobbi Andera (R) Travis Ismay (R) Heather Baxter (R)

died · South Dakota · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1166: require financial interest statements from members of certain state authorities, boards, and commissions, and to provide a penalty therefor.

HB 1166 requires members of specific South Dakota state authorities, boards, and commissions to annually disclose financial interests by January 31. This includes sources of family income over $2,000, business ownership stakes exceeding 10%, officer roles, state contracts, and real estate generating over $10,000 annually. Failure to file or provide false information results in voting suspension, potential removal by the Governor, or a Class 2 misdemeanor charge. The Secretary of State transmits disclosures to an audit committee for annual review and reporting.

died · South Dakota · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 149: exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.

SB 149 adds a new exemption to South Dakota law, protecting one motor vehicle owned by a debtor from being seized by creditors. The bill specifically exempts a debtor's interest in a single vehicle valued at $5,000 or less after accounting for any existing liens or security interests. This change adds to the existing list of protected property, such as family photos, clothing, and essential household items. The law directly affects debtors facing collection actions who own a single vehicle within the specified value limit.

introduced · South Dakota · House Jan 28, 2026

HC 8003: congratulating and honoring Joyce Waddell on her retirement from the Bison School District.

This House Commemoration (HC 8003) honors Joyce Waddell for her retirement from the Bison School District after 56 years of service as a teacher, counselor, and librarian. It recognizes her total 61 years of dedication to South Dakota education, including teaching multiple generations of students and maintaining deep community connections throughout her career. The resolution is a ceremonial tribute introduced by multiple legislators, with no associated policy changes or funding.

passed both · South Dakota · House Jan 28, 2026

HCR 6004: encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.

HCR 6004 is a non-binding House Concurrent Resolution encouraging South Dakotans to use physical cash for transactions. It urges citizens to pay with cash when possible and support businesses offering cash discounts, while also encouraging businesses to provide such discounts. The resolution cites reasons including preventing purchase tracking, reducing transaction fees for businesses, keeping money circulating locally, enabling unbanked residents to participate in the economy, and improving disaster resilience. It does not create new laws or requirements but serves as a symbolic expression of support for cash-based transactions.

passed · South Dakota · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 1091: require that corrected information be posted at least twenty-four hours prior to a meeting of a political subdivision.

HB 1091 requires political subdivisions (like city councils, school boards, or county commissions) to post corrected versions of meeting agendas, attachments, or financial reports at least 24 hours before a meeting if they contain a material error. A "material error" is defined as any mistake likely to mislead the public about meeting details (date, time, location, subject) or the content of documents. This rule applies to both the physical office location and the subdivision's website, if one exists. Violating this requirement is punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor.

passed · South Dakota · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 1071: establish a ten-year boat registration for owners of certain boats.

HB 1071 creates a new 10-year boat registration option for owners of boats transported exclusively on a trailer registered to them in South Dakota. To qualify, owners must provide proof of their trailer's registration and submit an affidavit confirming the boat is only transported on that trailer, paying a special fee at application or renewal. The registration expires after 10 years but can be renewed for additional 10-year periods if requirements are met. If the trailer registration lapses during the 10-year period, the boat reverts to annual registration with expiration based on the remaining time or December 31 of the last trailer registration year. This directly affects boat owners using registered trailers for transport, simplifying registration for those meeting the criteria.

passed · South Dakota · House Jan 27, 2026

HCR 6007: encouraging honest economic development rooted in the republican principles of limited government, deregulation, and organic entrepreneurial growth.

This is a symbolic House Concurrent Resolution (HCR), not a bill with binding policy changes. It states South Dakota's commitment to "honest economic development" based on Republican principles like limited government, deregulation, and low taxes, but it does not create new laws or alter existing ones. The resolution urges future legislative and executive policies to prioritize reducing government intervention and supporting free markets, without specifying any concrete actions or affecting specific businesses or residents. As a non-binding statement, it has no direct impact on economic development practices or individuals.

died · South Dakota · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 1074: provide for compensation to counties for administering tax increment financing districts created by a municipality.

HB 1074 requires counties to be compensated for administrative costs incurred when managing tax increment financing (TIF) districts created by municipalities. Specifically, counties may withhold an amount equal to their actual administration costs from the positive tax increments generated by these districts. The bill amends existing law to mandate that county treasurers deduct these costs before depositing remaining tax increments into the district's special fund. This directly affects counties that administer TIF districts and ensures they are reimbursed for associated expenses from the district's own revenue stream.

failed · South Dakota · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 1087: prohibit the use of paid petition circulators.

HB 1087 prohibits the use of paid petition circulators for initiatives seeking to amend South Dakota's constitution or propose new laws. The bill requires that all petition circulators disclose whether they are volunteers or paid, and if paid, state the exact compensation amount. This disclosure requirement effectively bans paid circulators by making it impossible to circulate petitions without revealing payment details. The bill directly affects petition sponsors and circulators working on constitutional amendment or initiated measure petitions. It amends existing petition filing rules to enforce this prohibition.

died · South Dakota · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 1075: require notification of property owners prior to the establishment of a tax increment financing district.

HB 1075 requires local governing bodies to provide written notice to property owners at least 10 days before establishing a tax increment financing (TIF) district. The notice must inform owners their property is within the proposed district boundaries and state the intended establishment date. This bill directly affects property owners in areas where TIF districts are being considered. It adds a procedural requirement to existing law, ensuring owners receive advance notice before a TIF district is created, without changing how TIF districts operate or their financial mechanisms.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 86: authorize purchasing agency verification and monitoring of workers' compensation insurance coverage obtained by public improvement contractors.

SB 86 requires South Dakota state agencies to verify that public construction contractors have valid workers' compensation insurance before work begins on state-funded projects. During the project, agencies can request proof of insurance payments, subcontractor lists, and payroll records to prevent fraud. This directly affects contractors working on public improvements and state agencies managing those contracts, with the key mechanism being mandatory pre-contract verification and ongoing monitoring of insurance coverage.

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