HB1065 expands South Dakota's privacy law to specifically protect against drone surveillance by prohibiting anyone from using drones to photograph, record, or observe people, homes, or businesses without written consent when there's a reasonable expectation of privacy. The bill also makes it illegal to land a drone on someone else's property without permission (except in emergencies), with the drone owner liable for any damage caused. Violating these rules is a Class 1 misdemeanor, though law enforcement is exempt from these restrictions.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 629
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 557
Signed by the President S.J. 491
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 583
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 1. H.J. 504
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 420
Senate Motion to amend S.J. 420
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 402
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 205
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 60, NAYS 6. H.J. 259
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 259
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 244
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 232
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4.
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 37
David Johnson
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Helene Duhamel
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended