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signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1258: require that a property tax bill provide access to a state website providing property tax information.

HB 1258 requires South Dakota county treasurers to include a scannable QR code and website address on all mailed property tax bills. This website, maintained by the Department of Revenue, must provide property tax information and details about state tax relief programs. The QR code and URL must be clearly visible in at least 12-point font on each tax bill sent to homeowners. The bill directly affects property taxpayers by mandating easier access to official tax resources.

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1320: revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.

HB 1320 clarifies how legal documents must be served on county boards of commissioners in South Dakota. It revises two sections of state law: first, specifying that appeals against board decisions must be served on board members or affected parties (§7-8-29), and second, updating service rules to state that delivering documents to any county administrator, auditor, commissioner, executive, or registered agent of the county or board constitutes valid service (§15-6-4(d)(2)(i)). This change directly affects individuals filing appeals against county board decisions and legal professionals handling such cases. The bill streamlines the service process for county government entities without altering substantive legal rights.

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1250: revise the types of community-based providers for purposes of state funded services.

HB 1250 updates the list of community-based providers eligible for state-funded services, including Medicaid and other state programs. It adds a provision allowing the secretaries of the Department of Social Services or Human Services to approve new provider types beyond the current list (such as nursing homes, mental health centers, and federally qualified health centers). This change directly affects organizations providing care services that rely on state funding for operations. The key mechanism streamlines eligibility adjustments without requiring new legislation for each new provider type.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 221: regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.

SB 221 regulates the sale of nicotine vapor products in South Dakota. It directly affects retailers and distributors by banning ingredients like vitamin E acetate, requiring child-resistant packaging, and mandating labels listing ingredients and nicotine warnings. The bill prohibits advertising that targets minors (e.g., using cartoons or gaming themes) and bans free samples. Violations are classified as Class 2 misdemeanors. The law aims to restrict product safety risks and marketing appealing to youth.

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1299: permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.

HB 1299 allows small lodging establishments (with 15 or fewer sleeping rooms) to apply for a permit to use biological filtration systems in their water recreational facilities, such as pools or spas. These systems filter water naturally using plants, beneficial bacteria, and microbes - without relying on continuous chemical disinfectants - to meet public health and safety standards. To obtain a permit, establishments must submit proof the system meets water quality requirements, pay a $50 fee, and undergo annual department inspections. If an inspection fails, the permit is revoked, and reapplication is barred for one year. The bill requires the department to establish rules for applications, maintenance, and testing procedures.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 222: make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects and to declare an emergency.

SB 222 appropriates $10 million from South Dakota's general fund to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources for grants supporting water, wastewater, storm water, and nonpoint source pollution projects. It directly affects municipalities and water systems serving residents, with funding calculated as a percentage of project costs based on population: up to 80% for systems serving ≤1,000 people (capped at $9,000/person), 50% for 1,001-2,500 people ($7,000/person), and 30% for >2,500 people ($3,000/person). Projects addressing regionalization, drought resiliency, or environmental compliance may exceed these caps, and engineering studies for long-term water issues can receive up to 100% funding. The bill declares an emergency to expedite funding and requires projects to align with the state water plan.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1292: limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid claims.

HB 1292 limits South Dakota health insurance companies' ability to take back payments they've already made for medical services. It requires insurers to provide written notice at least 30 days in advance if they seek to recoup a payment, and restricts such actions to claims paid within the previous 18 months (with exceptions for fraud, Medicare/Medicaid, workers' compensation, or duplicate payments). The bill establishes a dispute resolution process through the Division of Insurance for disagreements, preventing insurers from withholding future payments during the review. This directly affects healthcare providers (like doctors and clinics) who receive payments from insurers and the insurers themselves, applying to claims for services provided on or after July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1313: require education in prenatal human growth and development.

This bill requires South Dakota public schools to teach prenatal human growth and development in health or science classes using specific materials. It mandates that schools use resources recommended by the state Board of Education, including at least three minutes of high-definition ultrasound videos showing organ development or computer-generated animations of prenatal growth from fertilization to birth. The law prohibits using any materials from entities that perform, promote, or refer to abortion services. This directly affects K-12 public school curricula in South Dakota, altering required health/science content.

Topics ✗ Education

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1274: prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor.

HB 1274 prohibits the delivery or distribution of abortion-inducing medicine, drugs, or substances into South Dakota for purposes of an illegal abortion, with exceptions for self-administration by a pregnant person, life-saving medical procedures, or miscarriage management. It establishes a Class 6 felony for violating this prohibition, imposes civil penalties up to $10,000 per dose, and allows civil lawsuits for wrongful death of an unborn child by specific parties (e.g., parents, the pregnant person, or their estate). The bill directly affects medical providers, pharmacies, and anyone transporting such substances into the state, while exempting individuals acting in self-defense or under medical necessity. The attorney general may seek injunctions to stop violations and collect civil penalties for deposit into a state fund.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1249: amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.

HB 1249 modifies the process for school districts to request waivers of financial penalties under South Dakota law. It requires the School Finance Accountability Board to create specific rules for how districts can apply for waivers, including documentation needed to prove "special circumstances" (like retirement impacts on cash balances). The bill also adds that waiver conditions must include maintaining cash balance requirements for three years or meeting teacher pay standards for three years, with penalties for noncompliance. These changes directly affect school districts facing financial penalties under Sections 13-13-73.5, 13-13-73.6, or 13-13-73.8. The bill clarifies the board’s role in reviewing waiver requests and the Joint Committee’s authority to approve or amend them.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1257: amend the definition of an abortion.

HB 1257 redefines "abortion" in South Dakota law to include any action intending to terminate a pregnancy with knowledge it will likely cause the unborn child's death, while excluding specific medical treatments (like miscarriage care, ectopic pregnancy treatment, or procedures to save the unborn child's life). It requires physicians to determine that a pregnancy poses a "reasonably foreseeable risk of death" to the mother before permitting an abortion, mandates attempts to preserve both lives when possible, and mandates hospital-based reporting to the Department of Health. The bill directly affects pregnant individuals, physicians, and hospitals by setting strict medical criteria for legal abortions and prohibiting abortions based solely on psychological conditions or self-harm fears. It does not criminalize all abortions but creates a narrow exception for life-threatening conditions, with violations classified as Class 6 felonies.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 214: amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.

SB 214 requires South Dakota's Secretary of State to post weekly updates to the statewide voter registration file every Monday by 11:59 p.m. Central Time. It also establishes a rolling five-year historical archive of this data on the Secretary's website, making it freely available. The bill prohibits public access to sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, and birth dates within these files. Additionally, it bans selling or using voter data for commercial purposes (with exceptions for political polling), while allowing fees for paper copies of voter lists.

Topics ✓ Technology