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establish certain provisions regarding training for human trafficking prevention.

# HB 1241 Summary This bill requires certain businesses and organizations in South Dakota to train their employees on how to recognize and report human trafficking. The law applies to hotels, transportation companies, healthcare providers, and other establishments that frequently interact with the public, making them frontline defenders against trafficking.

update certain references to federal laws and regulations regarding pipeline safety inspections and to increase the maximum civil penalty for certain pipeline safety violations.

SB18 updates South Dakota's pipeline safety rules to match current federal pipeline inspection standards and increases the maximum fine the state can impose on companies that violate these safety requirements. The bill ensures state regulations stay aligned with federal law and gives regulators stronger enforcement tools to punish pipeline safety violations.

establish standards regarding operation of certain inflatable amusement devices.

# SB95 Summary SB95 creates new safety standards for inflatable bounce houses and similar amusement devices, requiring operators to follow specific rules about installation, use, and maintenance to prevent injuries. The bill establishes requirements for things like proper anchoring, weight limits, weather conditions for operation, and operator training to ensure these devices are used safely in South Dakota.

establish certain provisions regarding inspections of food service and mobile food service establishments.

HB1208 updates South Dakota's rules for inspecting restaurants and mobile food services (like food trucks) by establishing new inspection procedures and requirements. The bill specifies how often these establishments must be inspected, what inspectors must check for, and what happens when violations are found. This replaces the previous inspection framework with clearer, more detailed standards for keeping food service safe.

require the secretary of public safety to provide recommendations to the Legislature on a statewide threat assessment plan.

SB60 requires South Dakota's Secretary of Public Safety to develop recommendations for a statewide threat assessment plan and present them to the Legislature. This is a new requirement that gives the state a formal process for identifying and managing potential threats across different areas of public safety, rather than leaving such planning to individual agencies or localities.

repeal certain provisions regarding health inspections of food service establishments.

# HB 1121 Summary HB 1121 removes current state requirements for health inspections of food service establishments, eliminating rules that govern how often restaurants, cafes, and similar food businesses must be inspected for health and safety compliance. The specific inspection standards and schedules that were previously mandated by state law will no longer apply.

revise certain provisions regarding vapor products.

# HB1209 Summary HB1209 revises South Dakota's regulations on vapor products (e-cigarettes and similar devices) by updating age restrictions, licensing requirements, and sales practices for retailers. The bill strengthens enforcement measures and may adjust how vapor products are taxed or classified under state law. These changes aim to better regulate the vapor product market and protect minors from access to nicotine products.

revise certain provision regarding the regulation of fireworks and to declare an emergency.

SB 56 revises South Dakota's fireworks regulations, though the specific changes are not detailed in the title alone. To provide an accurate summary of what regulations are being changed—such as which types of fireworks are affected, who can sell or use them, or what safety rules are modified—I would need to review the bill's text. If you can share the key provisions, I'm happy to explain the changes in plain language.

require criminal background investigations for certain vital records employees.

HB1013 requires the state to conduct criminal background investigations on employees who handle vital records (birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses) before they can be hired or retained in those positions. This is a new requirement designed to protect the security and integrity of vital records by ensuring that people with criminal histories don't have access to sensitive personal information that could be used for identity theft or fraud.

revise certain provisions regarding emergency management.

HB 1160 updates South Dakota's emergency management law by revising how "disaster" and "emergency" are defined—a disaster now requires the Governor to determine that damage is severe enough to need all available state resources, while an emergency requires less than all available resources to help local governments protect life and property. The bill clarifies the role of the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and refines what counts as an emergency situation under state law.

regulate online sales of tobacco products.

# HB1248 Summary HB1248 establishes new rules requiring online tobacco sellers to verify that customers are at least 21 years old before completing a purchase and to report sales to state tax authorities. The bill also requires delivery carriers to obtain adult signatures upon delivery to confirm the buyer is of legal age.

provide for reimbursement of certain fire and rescue services.

# SB159 Summary This bill creates a new reimbursement program for fire and rescue services in South Dakota, allowing certain departments or municipalities to receive state funding for the costs of responding to fires and rescues. The bill specifies which types of calls qualify for reimbursement and establishes the process for departments to request payment from the state.

authorize the possession and administration of opioid antagonists by school district and nonpublic school personnel, and to declare an emergency.

SB 84 allows school staff at public and private schools to carry and use opioid antagonists (like naloxone) to treat opioid overdoses on school grounds, without requiring them to be medical professionals. This change makes it easier for schools to respond quickly to overdose emergencies by removing barriers that previously prevented non-medical staff from administering these life-saving medications.

establish a penalty for certain persons who fail to file a birth certificate or who fail to provide the notice required for the filing of a death certificate.

HB1110 creates new penalties for parents or guardians who fail to file a birth certificate for a child and for people who fail to notify authorities when someone dies. The bill establishes fines or other consequences for these failures, making it a violation of state law to delay or neglect these required filings.

prohibit intentionally damaging monuments, statues, or memorials and provide a penalty therefor.

HB1197 makes it a crime to intentionally damage, deface, or destroy monuments, statues, or memorials, with penalties ranging based on the damage caused. The bill creates a new criminal offense specifically targeting the destruction of these structures, which previously may have only been prosecuted under general property damage laws. Violators could face misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the value of the damage and whether the monument has historic or cultural significance.

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.

Recognizing the "Know Before You Fly" campaign as an official source of safety education for operators of unmanned aircraft systems and instructing the Department of Public Safety to educate the public about the campaign.

South Dakota recognizes the "Know Before You Fly" campaign as an official safety education resource for drone operators and directs the Department of Public Safety to inform the public about it. This resolution doesn't change existing law but establishes a state endorsement of the campaign to help drone users learn safe operating practices.