Sen. Carl Perry

Maddy summaryHB 1061 requires most retail businesses in South Dakota to accept cash payments for in-person purchases under $100, where the customer chooses cash and the seller is physically present. Businesses cannot charge higher prices for using cash, and the law applies only to face-to-face transactions meeting these conditions. Exemptions include credit unions, security deposits requiring credit cards, and airplane sales. The bill also mandates that state offices accept cash for public fees under $100 when paid in person.

Maddy summaryHB 1090 requires the governor's office to publish notices of appointments or reappointments to state boards, commissions, councils, or other entities in the next regularly scheduled issue of the South Dakota Register. This applies to all positions the governor can appoint under state law, including filling vacancies. The bill mandates this publication as a standard step for transparency, directly affecting the governor's office and the public who access the Register. It does not change appointment powers or create new requirements beyond publication.

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.

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 summarySouth Dakota's SB 61 bans the sale, distribution, and possession of hemp-derived products containing chemically modified or synthesized cannabinoids (like delta-8, delta-9, or delta-10 THC) intended for human or animal consumption, unless they are approved medical products. The bill specifically prohibits products where cannabinoids exceed 0.4 milligrams combined per container, are not naturally produced by hemp, or were created through chemical processes. It directly affects commercial sellers and consumers of non-medical hemp products (such as gummies, edibles, or vape cartridges) containing these synthetic or modified compounds. Medical cannabis products regulated under Chapter 34-20G are exempt from these restrictions.

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 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.