HB1242 adds opossums to South Dakota's legal definition of "predator," allowing them to be hunted or trapped like other predatory animals. This change lets landowners and hunters treat opossums the same way they do coyotes, foxes, and other predators that can threaten livestock or property. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately rather than on the standard July 1st date.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 712
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 650
Signed by the President S.J. 618
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 622
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 47, NAYS 17. H.J. 587
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 1. S.J. 523
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 512
Agriculture and Natural Resources Title amended S.J. 451
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 351
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 2. H.J. 360
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 318
Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 281
First Reading House H.J. 261
Brock Greenfield
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Spencer Gosch
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass Amended