HB1093

This bill limits the power of South Dakota cities and towns to take health and disease-prevention measures by adding new restrictions—municipalities can no longer take actions that interfere with religious exercise, free speech, assembly, petition rights, activities in private homes or businesses, or gun rights. The bill essentially carves out broad exemptions from local health authority unless martial law has been declared. This significantly narrows municipalities' ability to implement public health measures like mask mandates or business closures during health emergencies.