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revise provisions related to abandoned mobile or manufactured homes.

HB 1108 clarifies the process for property owners to sell or dispose of abandoned mobile or manufactured homes left on their land, requiring them to send certified written notice to the home owner and any lienholder after a court issues a writ of possession and the home isn't removed within 30 days. The bill also caps the unpaid lot rent that can be claimed against the sale proceeds at two months of rent, preventing property owners from inflating claims for back rent.

revise the classification of owner-occupied single-family dwellings to include more than one attached or unattached garage.

This bill allows owner-occupied single-family homes to have more than two garages while still maintaining their residential tax classification, whereas current law limits them to no more than two attached or unattached garages. The change applies to houses, condominiums, townhomes, and mobile homes that serve as a person's principal residence. This means homeowners can add additional garages without their property being reclassified for tax purposes.

revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.

This bill clarifies how South Dakota counties handle zoning decisions by requiring that conditional use approvals be based on stated criteria and comprehensive plans, and that special permitted uses must be approved automatically if an applicant meets all specified requirements. The bill also extends the time period during which zoning approvals remain valid from two years to an unspecified longer period following completion of any appeals.

amend documentation requirements for emotional support animals in a rental dwelling unit.

This bill clarifies that landlords can require tenants to provide documentation from a licensed healthcare provider to verify they have a disability and need an emotional support animal as an accommodation in rental housing. The bill expands the definition of "service animal" to explicitly include emotional support animals and therapy animals, ensuring they receive the same rental protections as traditional service animals. Landlords cannot demand this documentation if the tenant's disability or need for the animal is already obvious or known to them.

grant a common carrier the right of eminent domain for public use.

This bill allows common carriers (such as railroads and utility companies) to use eminent domain to acquire land needed for their operations, as long as the land is being taken for public use. The change clarifies that common carriers have this power and specifies it must follow the procedures set out in state law. This gives these companies a legal tool to obtain necessary right-of-way land, similar to what government agencies already possess.