South Dakota digital networks—like social media platforms or online services—cannot be sued under product liability laws, whether based on strict liability or negligence claims. This new law clarifies that even if a digital network causes harm, users cannot treat it the same way they would a defective physical product in court. The change adds protections for online platforms from a specific category of lawsuits.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 344
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 297
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Senate Referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 152
First Reading Senate S.J. 137
Prime sponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-003
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass