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provide for the carrying of a concealed pistol without a permit.

# HB1041 Summary This bill eliminates South Dakota's requirement for a permit to carry a concealed handgun, allowing any person legally allowed to own a gun to carry one hidden on their person without first getting government approval. Currently, South Dakota law requires residents to obtain a concealed carry permit before carrying a hidden pistol, and this change removes that requirement entirely.

provide for the carrying of a concealed pistol without a permit.

SB 38 eliminates the requirement for South Dakota residents to obtain a concealed carry permit before carrying a hidden handgun in public. Instead of going through the permitting process, anyone legally allowed to own a firearm under state and federal law can now carry a concealed pistol without getting permission from the government first.

revise certain provisions regarding the possession of firearms on certain vehicles.

# HB 1054 Summary HB 1054 allows firearm owners to keep guns in their vehicles on school grounds and other restricted properties without facing criminal charges, provided the firearms remain in the vehicle and the owner has a valid permit. The bill carves out exceptions to existing gun-free zone laws for licensed gun owners, making it legal to transport firearms through school parking lots and similar areas as long as they stay secured in the vehicle.

prohibit certain local ordinances regarding firearms.

# HB 1056 Summary This bill prevents cities and counties from passing their own laws that restrict firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories beyond what state law already allows. It essentially takes away local governments' ability to create stricter gun regulations than what South Dakota state law permits.

provide for certain persons to carry a concealed pistol or revolver without a permit.

# HB 1112 Summary South Dakota residents who are legally allowed to own firearms can now carry a concealed pistol or revolver without obtaining a state permit. This removes the requirement for law-abiding citizens to apply for and pay for a concealed carry permit, though permits remain available for those who want them (useful for reciprocity with other states).

permit the possession of firearms by certain employees.

# HB1173 Summary HB1173 allows certain employees to carry firearms while working, even in locations or for employers that previously prohibited weapons on the job. The bill specifically protects employees who are licensed to carry firearms from being fired or disciplined solely for possessing a firearm in their vehicle on company property, provided the firearm remains secured in the vehicle and the employee has a valid permit.

authorize the conditional carrying of a concealed pistol in the state capitol by certain persons.

SB115 allows certain authorized individuals—such as law enforcement, security personnel, and lawmakers—to carry concealed handguns inside the State Capitol building, which is currently prohibited. The bill creates conditions and restrictions for who can carry and likely requires permits or special authorization from Capitol security or leadership. This represents a change from the existing complete ban on concealed weapons in the Capitol.

restrict the enactment of policies governing the possession of firearms at public institutions of higher education.

SB122 prevents public colleges and universities in South Dakota from creating their own rules that would restrict students, faculty, or staff from possessing firearms on campus. This takes away the authority that schools currently have to set stricter gun policies than state law allows, meaning campuses must permit firearms unless state law specifically prohibits them.

repeal and revise certain provisions regarding permits to carry a concealed pistol.

# SB47 Summary SB47 repeals South Dakota's requirement that citizens obtain a permit before carrying a concealed pistol and instead allows permitless carry for law-abiding residents. The bill eliminates the application process and fees previously required to get a concealed carry permit. This means South Dakota residents can now carry concealed handguns without first getting government approval, though the state may still maintain an optional permit system for those who want one for reciprocity purposes with other states.

remove restrictions regarding the carrying of a concealed weapon in the state capitol by permit holders.

SB 50 allows people with concealed carry permits to bring firearms into the South Dakota State Capitol building, removing the current ban on concealed weapons in that location. Previously, even permit holders were prohibited from carrying concealed weapons in the Capitol; this bill changes that restriction to permit legal, concealed carrying by authorized individuals in that state building.

provide for the Firearms Protection Act.

# SB9 Summary SB9 creates the "Firearms Protection Act," which shields South Dakota firearm and ammunition manufacturers, dealers, and owners from federal laws and regulations that the state determines are unconstitutional restrictions on Second Amendment rights. The law prevents state and local officials from enforcing any federal firearm regulations that conflict with South Dakota's interpretation of constitutional gun rights protections.

Supporting and encouraging all efforts, public and private, to enjoin the implementation of any regulation that impermissibly and unconstitutionally defines a machine gun to include a bump-stock-type device.

This is a resolution expressing South Dakota's support for legal challenges to federal regulations that classify bump-stock devices as machine guns, rather than a law that changes state regulations. The resolution does not create new law or modify existing South Dakota statutes, but instead takes a political stance opposing the federal definition and encouraging efforts to block its implementation. Since it's a resolution without legal effect, it serves as a statement of legislative intent rather than a change to state law.

revise provisions regarding the locating and spotting of predators or varmints from a drone.

# HB 1073 Summary This bill allows hunters to use drones to locate and spot predators and varmints before hunting them, but still requires the actual shooting to be done from the ground without drone assistance. The change updates South Dakota's hunting rules to permit this scouting technology while maintaining the tradition of fair-chase hunting.

increase the penalty for theft of a firearm.

SB79 increases the criminal penalties for stealing a firearm in South Dakota. Instead of being charged under the standard theft law, people who steal guns will now face enhanced penalties that are more severe than those for stealing other property of similar value. This change makes firearm theft a more serious crime to deter gun-related criminal activity.