Maddy summaryHB 1039 requires all students participating in school sports to undergo a pre-participation physical exam within one year of the season start. The exam must include heart health questions about the student's personal and family history, documented on a state-approved form signed by a licensed healthcare provider. Schools must collect these forms before students can join athletic activities. Additionally, the Department of Health must create and distribute educational materials about sudden cardiac arrest to all school districts and healthcare providers, outlining screening guidelines and symptoms requiring specialist referral. This bill directly affects minors in school sports, their schools, and healthcare practitioners conducting these evaluations.
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Maddy summaryHB 1059 increases the minimum liability insurance requirements for motor vehicle policies in South Dakota. The bill amends existing law to raise the current coverage limits, which currently require $25,000 for bodily injury to one person, $50,000 for two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage per accident. This change directly affects all drivers and vehicle owners in South Dakota who must carry insurance meeting these state-mandated minimums. The key mechanism is updating the statutory coverage thresholds in the insurance code to higher amounts, though the exact new figures aren't specified in the provided text.
Maddy summaryThis bill bans the sale, distribution, possession, and use of kratom and kratom products for all individuals, not just those under 21. It prohibits selling kratom products containing more than 2% 7-hydroxymitragynine, synthetic compounds, or harmful additives, and requires mandatory labeling with serving sizes, alkaloid content, and health warnings. Violations are classified as Class 2 misdemeanors, punishable by fines or jail time. The law directly affects consumers, retailers, and manufacturers of kratom products across South Dakota.
Maddy summaryHB 1037 exempts active-duty members of the U.S. armed forces and veterans (discharged under conditions other than dishonorable) from paying resident fishing license fees in South Dakota. The bill adds a new provision to state law requiring the Game, Fish and Parks Commission to waive these fees for eligible individuals. This change directly affects military personnel and veterans who reside in South Dakota and purchase resident fishing licenses. The exemption applies to all resident fishing license fees mandated under existing state law.
Maddy summaryHB 1063 defines natural hair braiding as a service involving manual techniques like braiding, cornrowing, or weaving (using natural or synthetic fibers) without chemicals, hair-altering tools, or treatments like straightening or bleaching. The bill requires that places where this service is provided for compensation be inspected by South Dakota's Cosmetology Commission, bringing it under the state's existing cosmetology regulatory framework. It directly affects natural hair braiders operating for pay in South Dakota, ensuring their businesses meet the same inspection standards as other cosmetology service providers. The definition explicitly excludes chemical treatments, hair-altering tools, and permanent wave styles from the scope of natural hair braiding.
Maddy summaryThis commemorative resolution (HC 8001) formally recognizes National FFA Week in South Dakota for February 21-28, 2026. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture by the South Dakota Legislature to honor the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization. The resolution cites FFA's role in agricultural education, youth development, and community service across the state. As a non-binding commemoration, it has no legal or financial impact on the state or its residents.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 80 prohibits the sale or distribution of delta-9 THC products (including related compounds like delta-8 and THC-O) to anyone under 21 years old. It directly affects retailers selling these products and minors attempting to purchase them. The law makes it a Class 2 misdemeanor to sell such products to underage individuals, with limited exceptions for parents or guardians purchasing on behalf of their children. The bill also bans underage possession, consumption, or purchasing on behalf of minors for these specific THC products.
Maddy summaryHB 1025 allows uniformed private security officers to issue written no-trespass orders against individuals entering property where trespass is prohibited, requiring a minimum 50-foot buffer zone from the property boundary unless crossing a public right-of-way. It expands authority beyond current law, which previously limited such orders to law enforcement officers. The bill also permits municipalities to create stricter trespass regulations (excluding penalty changes) than state law, as long as they align with existing state standards. This directly affects property owners, private security firms, and local governments managing trespass enforcement.
Maddy summarySB 13 clarifies that the 72-hour notice requirement for posting public meeting agendas does not include weekends or legal holidays. It directly affects state boards, commissions, and departments that must post meeting agendas online and at their offices. The bill specifies that the 72-hour countdown starts after the notice is posted, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. This change makes the timing rule clearer for government entities without altering the core requirement to post agendas 72 hours before meetings.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 7001) is a symbolic recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, scheduled for July 4, 2026. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals, organizations, or policies; it is purely commemorative. The resolution acknowledges the historical significance of the Declaration, highlights contributions from diverse groups (including indigenous nations and immigrants) to U.S. development, and encourages reflection on foundational principles like liberty and democracy. South Dakota's House of Representatives formally resolves to celebrate this milestone as a moment to honor the nation's past and future.