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establish an opioid abatement and remediation fund and to declare an emergency.

South Dakota creates a new state fund to collect money from opioid-related lawsuits, settlements, and donations, plus any interest earned on that money. The fund can only be used to pay for programs that address opioid abuse and addiction treatment, with spending decisions made through the state's normal budget approval process.

revise and clarify certain processes for emergency detainment related to drug and alcohol abuse.

SB 136 updates South Dakota's rules for emergency detainment of people struggling with drug and alcohol abuse by clarifying what counts as an accredited treatment facility and refining the definitions used in the detainment process. The bill expands the types of organizations that can be recognized as qualified treatment facilities, including those accredited by various national organizations and Indian Health Service standards. These changes streamline how the state identifies appropriate facilities where people can be detained and treated for substance abuse issues.

create a registration requirement for sober living homes.

South Dakota sober living homes—residential facilities that house people recovering from substance abuse—must now register annually with the Department of Social Services. To qualify for registration, these homes must meet specific standards including allowing medication-assisted treatment, verifying abstinence fairly, ensuring residents don't negatively affect their neighborhoods, and promptly addressing community complaints.

Recognizing and honoring the great achievement of Chase Hanson, who won the 2022 South Dakota State Class B boys wrestling championship in the 120 pound weight class, and his teammates from Stanley County High School.

This is a ceremonial bill that recognizes Chase Hanson's 2022 South Dakota State Class B boys wrestling championship at 120 pounds and honors his Stanley County High School teammates. The bill does not make substantive changes to state law—the amendments cited appear to be technical adjustments to unrelated statutes (motorized scooter regulations and other administrative code sections) that were likely bundled into the legislative record.

make an appropriation to improve healthcare in South Dakota and to declare an emergency.

HB1226 appropriates $1 from the state general fund to improve healthcare across South Dakota and declares an emergency so the law takes effect immediately. Any money not spent or committed by June 30, 2026 will be returned to the general fund according to standard procedures.