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ban counterfeit airbags.

HB1158 creates new penalties in South Dakota law for selling or installing counterfeit airbags—fake safety devices that display a manufacturer's trademark without authorization or airbags that don't work properly (such as previously deployed ones or those with electrical faults). The bill defines what counts as counterfeit or nonfunctional airbags to establish clear standards for enforcement against sellers and repair shops that install substandard safety equipment in vehicles.

Commending the South Dakota Air National Guard's 114th Fighter Wing for being awarded the Distinguished Flying Unit Plaque, the William W. Spruance Safety Award, the Winston P. Wilson Trophy, and the Major General John J. Pesch Flight Safety Trophy in training year 2022.

HC8005 is a ceremonial resolution that commends the South Dakota Air National Guard's 114th Fighter Wing for earning four major military awards in 2022: the Distinguished Flying Unit Plaque, the William W. Spruance Safety Award, the Winston P. Wilson Trophy, and the Major General John J. Pesch Flight Safety Trophy. This bill does not change any state law—it simply recognizes and honors the achievements of this military unit.

provide the Department of Health with oversight authority for the provision of emergency medical services.

SB 101 gives the South Dakota Department of Health authority to oversee how emergency medical services and ambulances are provided throughout the state, rather than leaving this entirely to individual counties and municipalities. The bill reorganizes and clarifies existing rules about who can provide ambulance services and what equipment they must have, while maintaining the ability of counties and cities to run their own services or contract with others.

modify the amounts required for proof of financial responsibility for the future for motor vehicles.

South Dakota drivers must carry proof of financial responsibility (insurance) to cover accidents they cause, and this bill increases those required coverage amounts. The bill raises the minimum liability coverage from $25,000 to $75,000 per person for bodily injury or death, and from $25,000 to $75,000 for property damage in any single accident. These new higher amounts will apply to all motor vehicles subject to state registration.

establish and modify provisions related to public safety.

revise provisions regarding the operation of golf carts on a state or county highway.

SB135 restricts golf cart use on state and county highways to crossing at intersections or driving on shoulders, and adds new safety requirements including proof of insurance, a valid driver's license, and either a slow-moving vehicle emblem or warning light. The bill also requires golf carts to have working front and rear lamps when operated on public highways.

prohibit the improper storage and disposal of records containing personal or protected information and provide a penalty therefor.

South Dakota law now requires anyone who handles records with personal or protected information—including businesses, government agencies, and individuals—to either keep those records secure or destroy them properly (by shredding, burning, erasing, or similar methods) once they're no longer needed. If someone discovers records that weren't disposed of properly, they must report it to the Attorney General within ten business days. Businesses that hire a third party to destroy records are no longer responsible if that contractor fails to properly dispose of them.

prohibit the issuance of a written certification to a pregnant woman or breastfeeding mother for purposes of medical cannabis use.

South Dakota law enforcement agencies will now be required to notify school officials and parents when a student is suspected of violating drug or alcohol laws, possessing firearms, making bomb threats, or threatening violence at school. Previously, law enforcement could choose whether to provide such notice, but this bill makes notification mandatory (though investigators can delay notice if it would interfere with an active criminal investigation). The notification must be in writing and will be handled according to federal privacy rules that protect student records.

require a practitioner's medical assessment of a patient to occur in certain facilities for purposes of medical cannabis use.

This bill requires doctors evaluating patients for medical cannabis use to conduct their medical assessments in a licensed health care facility, rather than allowing assessments in other locations. The change ensures that the initial patient evaluation—including medical history review and physical examination—happens in an official medical setting to verify the patient's eligibility for medical cannabis cards.

address the potential abuse of opiate and opioid drugs.

Senate Bill 122 creates new rules requiring doctors to take specific steps before prescribing Schedule II opioids for the first time, including informing patients of risks, documenting their pain history and substance abuse background, conducting a physical exam, and offering smaller prescription quantities. The bill also limits how many days of opioid medication can be prescribed at once—generally four days for emergency room patients and initial prescriptions, up to seven days for follow-up prescriptions, and just three days for minors and dental/optometric patients.

expand the availability of emergency services in state parks.

This bill expands conservation officers' authority to enforce more types of crimes in state parks and requires the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to provide 24-hour emergency dispatch services during the summer season (May 15 through September 30). The bill also gives conservation officers the power to investigate vehicle accidents on state park property and file required reports, treating them the same as other law enforcement officers when performing these duties. These changes aim to improve emergency response and public safety in South Dakota's state parks during peak visitor season.

prohibit the issuance of a written certification to a pregnant woman or breastfeeding mother for purposes of medical cannabis use.

South Dakota's medical cannabis program prohibits doctors from issuing written certifications for medical cannabis use to pregnant women or mothers who are breastfeeding. This new restriction prevents these two groups from legally obtaining medical cannabis cards and products, even if they might otherwise qualify under state law.

Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.

HJR5006 asks South Dakota voters to approve a constitutional amendment that would allow sports betting through mobile phones and online platforms. Currently, the state constitution does not permit this type of wagering, so this amendment would need voter approval to make it legal.