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authorize banks to engage in business with industrial hemp or marijuana licensees and associated persons.

HB 1203 allows banks to provide financial services to businesses licensed to grow or sell industrial hemp and marijuana in South Dakota, as well as to people associated with those businesses. Currently, federal banking restrictions make it difficult for these businesses to access traditional banking services, so this change removes state-level barriers that prevented South Dakota banks from working with them.

ease regulations related to mobile food service establishments.

South Dakota mobile food vendors with a state license can now operate anywhere in the state, though cities can still require a permit to operate in public parks—but cannot limit how many permits they issue or impose restrictions like distance requirements from restaurants, employee licensing, operating hour limits, GPS tracking, or extra inspections. This change prevents local governments from using regulations to unfairly block food trucks from competing with established restaurants.

revise certain provisions for authorizing wholesalers to purchase alcoholic beverages.

This bill allows wholesalers to purchase alcoholic beverages from in-state manufacturers without requiring the beverages to first sit in the wholesaler's warehouse, as long as the wholesaler physically picks up the products directly. Previously, all alcoholic beverages had to be stored at the wholesaler's warehouse before being sold to retailers, but this change streamlines the process for locally-made products.

repeal the registration requirements for certain amusement devices.

SB39 eliminates the requirement that owners of certain amusement devices register them with the state. This removes a regulatory burden for businesses operating amusement devices by eliminating the paperwork and registration fees previously required by state law.

modify requirements and restrictions related to certain alcoholic beverages.

HB 1109 allows people to make beer, cider, and wine at home for personal use (up to 200 gallons per year of each) without a license or tax, and it now permits these home-produced beverages to be stored and consumed at licensed businesses during exhibitions, festivals, educational events, tastings, or competitions—as long as they're clearly labeled. The bill modifies previous restrictions that completely banned home-produced alcoholic beverages from being stored or consumed on any licensed premises.

establish criteria governing the sale of homemade food items.

This bill prevents counties, townships, and municipalities from passing local rules that would restrict, prohibit, or require licenses or fees for selling homemade food items. The bill applies state-level protections for home food production across all local government levels, meaning people can sell items like jams, baked goods, or other homemade foods without facing different restrictions depending on where they live in South Dakota.

permit in-state alcohol manufacturers to deliver alcoholic beverages to state customers under certain conditions and to declare an emergency.

HB1123 allows South Dakota's in-state alcohol manufacturers—such as breweries and distilleries—to directly deliver their products to customers within the state, rather than being required to go through a distributor. The bill sets certain conditions on these deliveries to protect public health and safety. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning these changes take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard July 1st date.

establish a distilled spirits direct shipment license and distilled spirits carrier license to enable the direct shipments of certain distilled spirits in South Dakota.

HB1208 creates two new licenses for distilled spirits businesses in South Dakota: a direct shipment license that allows distilleries to ship their products directly to consumers, and a carrier license for companies that transport those shipments. This change allows South Dakota residents to receive distilled spirits ordered directly from producers, expanding how alcohol can be legally sold and delivered in the state.

provide for the platting of certain land without infrastructure requirements.

HB 1235 allows landowners to divide their property into smaller plots (platting) without having to install infrastructure like roads, utilities, or drainage systems that are normally required. This change makes it easier and less expensive for property owners to create subdivisions in certain situations while amending the state's platting requirements under South Dakota law.

To apply for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.

South Dakota is calling for a national convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose amendments that would impose spending limits on the federal government, reduce federal power, and establish term limits for members of Congress. The bill repeals an outdated state law provision (§7-8-16) as a technical cleanup. This resolution doesn't change any state laws directly but instead asks Congress to convene a constitutional convention with other states to address federal fiscal policy and government structure.

revise certain provisions regarding credit for reinsurance.

This bill creates new rules allowing South Dakota insurance companies to get financial credit when they buy reinsurance (insurance that protects insurers) from companies in certain approved foreign countries and U.S. states. An insurer can claim this credit if the reinsurer is based in a country with a trade agreement with the U.S., a U.S. state meeting certain financial standards, or another jurisdiction approved by the state insurance director.

revise provisions regarding the sales of certain older vehicles at auction.

This bill allows nonprofit automobile clubs to increase the number of auctions for vehicles that are 20 years old or older from one per year to four per year. The bill also slightly expands which vehicles can be sold at these auctions by clarifying that any motor vehicle (not just automobiles) that meets the age requirement can be auctioned.

create the used vehicle dealer education program and revise provisions regarding used vehicle licensure requirements.

This bill creates a new education requirement for used vehicle dealers in South Dakota. Anyone applying for a used vehicle dealer license must now complete at least 8 hours of pre-licensing education courses, and licensed dealers must complete at least 4 hours of continuing education each year to renew their license (though those who completed pre-licensing education within the past year are exempt from the annual requirement). The South Dakota Independent Automobile Dealers Association will develop the curriculum for these courses in consultation with the state department.

authorize dentists to void certain contract terms with insurers.

This bill gives dentists the power to reject certain contract clauses with insurance companies that would let the insurer share their negotiated discounts with other insurers without giving up any of their own rights. The change essentially prevents insurers from profiting off dental discounts they negotiated without the dentist's consent, though insurers operating under the same brand can still share discounts together.

limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.

South Dakota state agencies cannot impose filing or reporting requirements on nonprofits and charitable trusts that are stricter or broader than what state or federal law requires—unless the charity has received state money, is under investigation for fraud, or faces an enforcement action. This is a new restriction that prevents the executive branch from unilaterally making rules that go beyond existing legal requirements for these organizations.

authorize the shipment of cigars to persons in this state under certain conditions and to provide a penalty.

# HB 1098 Summary HB 1098 allows cigars to be shipped directly to South Dakota residents under certain conditions, rather than requiring purchases only in person. The bill establishes penalties for violations of these shipping rules.

remove certain restrictions on gifts of agricultural land.

This bill loosens restrictions on who can receive gifts of agricultural land in South Dakota by allowing nonprofit organizations (not just specific corporations) to receive such gifts without triggering certain ownership restrictions. Previously, only corporations organized under a specific state law could receive agricultural land as gifts; now any nonprofit entity registered with the secretary of state can do so. The change makes it easier for nonprofits, conservation organizations, and similar groups to accept donations of farmland.

provide certain restrictions on call centers that relocate to a foreign country.

# HB 1244 Summary HB 1244 adds restrictions on call centers that move their operations to foreign countries, modifying South Dakota's existing law on this topic. The bill prevents call centers that relocate overseas from receiving certain state benefits or protections they might otherwise be entitled to. This change is intended to discourage South Dakota businesses from outsourcing customer service jobs to other countries.

revise provisions regarding warranty agreements with certain repair facilities.

SB 101 requires vehicle manufacturers and franchisors to approve or deny warranty claims from dealers within 30 days and pay approved claims within another 30 days. If a claim is rejected only for technical reasons, dealers can resubmit it within 30 days and it will be automatically approved and paid, while manufacturers retain the right to audit claims for one year after payment (or two years if fraud is suspected).

revise certain provisions related to cooperatives.

SB 108 updates South Dakota's cooperative laws to modernize member participation by allowing members to attend and vote at cooperative meetings through virtual communication methods (like video conferencing) rather than requiring in-person attendance. The bill also adjusts the notice period for special member meetings from "not less than ten nor more than thirty days" to "no fewer than ten nor more than sixty days" before the meeting. These changes make it easier for cooperative members to participate while giving cooperatives more flexibility in how they conduct meetings.

authorize certain innovative insurance products and services through insurance innovation waivers.

South Dakota will create a new "insurance innovation waiver" program that allows companies to temporarily test new insurance products and services using emerging technologies like blockchain without meeting all normal licensing requirements. The bill defines what qualifies as an innovative product (one using new or existing technology in a way not commonly offered in the state) and sets up a framework where the state can authorize limited testing of these products with consumers. This gives insurers and insurance-related businesses a way to experiment with new ideas while protecting consumers through state oversight rather than blocking innovation entirely.

revise various provisions related to banks and trusts.

This bill updates South Dakota's banking and trust company regulations to clarify how out-of-state banks and trust companies can operate as fiduciaries in the state. The changes update the legal process for serving notices and lawsuits against these companies by directing them to the Secretary of State, and they adjust the definitions and scope of banking rules to align with federal banking standards and the specific services covered.

exempt health benefit plans sponsored by nonprofit agricultural organizations from insurance regulation.

# SB 87 Summary Nonprofit agricultural organizations would no longer have to follow South Dakota's insurance regulations when offering health benefit plans to their members. This exemption allows these organizations to sponsor health plans without the oversight and requirements that typically apply to insurance companies in the state.

revise various provisions related to bank trust departments and trust companies.

SB 9 expands the powers of South Dakota banks that operate trust departments by clarifying and broadening the specific roles they can take on—such as acting as agents, custodians, registrars, trustees, and fiduciaries for individuals, corporations, and public entities. The bill updates existing law to ensure banks have explicit authority to handle property management, securities transfers, and other trust-related services that were previously unclear or limited.

limit the liability regarding authorized boiler inspections.

This bill protects insurance companies and their inspectors from being sued over boiler inspections they conduct as part of issuing or renewing boiler insurance policies, unless the insurance company was grossly negligent. The new law shields insurers, their agents, and employees from liability claims for mistakes or failures during these inspections, with the exception that they can still be held responsible if their gross negligence directly caused an injury, death, or loss.

provide for licensure by endorsement for certain licensed professionals and occupations.

South Dakota licensing boards must now issue licenses to qualified professionals from other states, territories, or countries through a streamlined "licensure by endorsement" process, as long as the applicant holds a current license elsewhere with substantially equivalent requirements and demonstrates recent work experience or continuing education. This new rule overrides existing reciprocity laws and gives licensing boards consistent standards for approving out-of-state applicants, making it easier for licensed professionals to practice in South Dakota without having to meet additional state-specific requirements.

provide provisions for virtual currency in this state.

South Dakota is creating a new legal framework for virtual currency and other digital assets by establishing definitions and rules for how businesses can handle them. The law allows banks and other financial institutions to provide custodial services (safekeeping and management) for virtual currency and digital assets, and sets up requirements around security measures like multi-signature arrangements to protect customer holdings. This essentially brings virtual currency under South Dakota's financial regulation system so that banks can legally offer cryptocurrency services within the state.

permit electronic livestock auctions.

HB 1226 allows livestock auctions in South Dakota to be conducted electronically, rather than requiring in-person auctions. This change updates the state's livestock auction laws to permit remote bidding and sales of livestock through online platforms.

revise certification and renewal fees for water supply and treatment system operators.

This bill caps certification and renewal fees for water supply and treatment system operators at ten dollars each, covering the cost of exams and administration. The change applies both to initial certification fees and annual renewal fees that operators must pay to maintain their credentials.

revise certain provisions regarding checks or bid bonds for public improvements.

This bill changes when government agencies can waive the requirement for bid bonds or certified checks on public improvement projects. Instead of using a fixed $50,000 threshold, agencies can now waive these security requirements for bids that don't exceed whatever dollar limit is set in state law for public improvements, allowing that threshold to be updated more easily in the future.

require a permit to conduct mining operations for certain ore milling facilities.

This bill requires mining operations that conduct ore milling to obtain a state permit before operating, bringing milling facilities under South Dakota's mining permitting system for the first time. The change expands the definition of "affected land" in mining law to include areas disturbed by milling operations, ensuring these facilities face the same regulatory oversight and reclamation requirements as traditional mines.

remove the locking seal requirement for the transportation of big game animals.

HB 1035 removes the requirement that hunters use locking seals when transporting big game animals. This simplifies transportation rules for hunters by eliminating a regulatory requirement that previously applied to deer, elk, and other large game animals.

provide for the use of motorized foot scooters.

South Dakota will now require all owners registering a noncommercial motor vehicle to show proof of financial responsibility (such as insurance) at the time of registration with their county treasurer. Anyone who intentionally provides false information when submitting this proof will be charged with a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Urging efforts to increase competition and transparency among livestock packers.

This concurrent resolution doesn't change South Dakota state law; instead, it's a statement urging Congress to strengthen federal livestock market rules by increasing competition and transparency among large meat packers. The resolution calls for amendments to the federal Agricultural Marketing Act to require more cash trades and price transparency, arguing that market consolidation has reduced fair pricing for South Dakota cattle producers.

revise certain provisions related to news media coverage of high school activities.

This bill prevents high school athletic associations from granting exclusive broadcast rights to any single media outlet for high school sports events. The change ensures that multiple news organizations can cover and broadcast high school interscholastic activities, rather than allowing an association to lock coverage rights to one broadcaster.

establish provisions concerning the sale of adult-use retail marijuana.

SB187 establishes rules for selling marijuana for adult use in South Dakota and repeals an existing law (SDCL §7-8-16) that previously restricted or prohibited such sales. The bill creates a new framework allowing licensed retail businesses to sell marijuana to adults, replacing the prior legal prohibition with a regulated market system.

correct an error in a statutory cross-reference within the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.

SB 75 fixes outdated legal references in South Dakota's limited liability company laws by updating cross-references and removing old provisions that are no longer used. The bill makes technical corrections throughout multiple sections of state law governing how LLCs operate and are taxed, ensuring the rules point to the correct current laws instead of repealed or outdated sections.