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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 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).

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.

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.

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.