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2026 Regular Session×1.0088 bills

HJR5001proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.proNay✗
HJR5001proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.proYea✓
SB88clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.proYea✓
SB18revise the appropriation for a livestock and equestrian complex at the State Fair, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB76provide for licensure by endorsement for certain licensed professionals and occupations.proYea✓
HB1094clarify that consent for the donation of ovum or sperm must be explicit.proYea✓
HB1094clarify that consent for the donation of ovum or sperm must be explicit.proYea✓
HB1219require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.proNay✗
HB1046provide free tuition at Board of Technical Education institutions for children or spouses of members of the South Dakota National Guard disabled or deceased in the line of duty.proYea✓
HB1013adopt the advanced practice registered nurse compact.proNay✗
HB1120provide special motor vehicle license plates for advanced life support personnel and emergency medical technicians.proYea✓
HB1136revise the renewal fee for barber's certificate of registration.proYea✓
HB1042update additional charges allowed for mailing decals and plates and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1021make an appropriation to the State Conservation Commission and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1078make an appropriation to the Department of Human Services for the development and expansion of adult day services programs and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB162revise public meeting requirements.proYea✓
SB162revise public meeting requirements.proYea✓
SB71remove a prohibition on the ability of law enforcement and various governmental entities to inspect, search, seize, prosecute, or impose disciplinary action on cannabis dispensaries, cultivation facilities, manufacturing facilities, and testing facilities.proYea✓
SB129include school employees in certain assault provisions and provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
HB1251modify provisions related to the annexation of unplatted territory or agricultural land.proYea✓
HB1251modify provisions related to the annexation of unplatted territory or agricultural land.proYea✓
HB1183revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose.proYea✓
HB1176clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.proYea✓
HB1238protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults.proYea✓
SB139revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.proYea✓
SB160establish post-election audits.proYea✓
SB70revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.proNay✗
HB1106revise certain provisions pertaining to poll watchers.proYea✗tabled
HB1106revise certain provisions pertaining to poll watchers.proYea✓
HB1106revise certain provisions pertaining to poll watchers.proYea✓
HB1106revise certain provisions pertaining to poll watchers.proYea✓
SB93provide an increased appropriation for the construction costs of an athletics events center at Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1083permit a person convicted of certain driving under the influence offenses to drive for certain purposes.proYea✓
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.proYea✓
HB1072subject lithium to severance tax.proNay✗
HB1041modify the definition of public infrastructure to allow a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible for housing infrastructure grants and loans and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1234revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.proYea✓
HB1061repeal provisions regarding criminal jury trials effective upon the adoption of Supreme Court rules.proNay✗
HB1036increase civil penalties for commercial driver's license holders and motor carriers.proYea✓
HB1048revise the requirements pertaining to average teacher compensation and to establish a minimum teacher salary.proYea✓
HB1135expand definitions pertaining to the purchasing of grain.proYea✓
HB1135expand definitions pertaining to the purchasing of grain.proYea✓
HB1163prohibit certain persons from requiring genetic-based vaccinations.proYea✓
SB180address requirements for the execution of a living will.proNay✗
HB1015create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program.proNay✗
SB4revise procedures for returning and withholding security deposits for residential premises.proYea✓
SB51revise certain requirements for contesting actions of the South Dakota Retirement System.antiYea✗
SB52clarify statutes governing the administration of disability benefits by the South Dakota Retirement System.proYea✓
HB1012revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.antiYea✗
HB1014modify the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action.proYea✓
HB1019revise provisions regarding pesticide laws.proYea✓
HB1040revise the child support obligation schedule.proNay✗
HB1045revise certain provisions related to child support.proYea✓
HB1065revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.proNay✗
HB1065revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.proYea✓
HB1104revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.proYea✓
HB1108require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.proNay✗
HB1257amend the definition of an abortion.proYea✓
HB1292limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid claims.proYea✓
HB1300except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.proYea✓
HB1320revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.proYea✓
SB41revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material of an identifiable individual, and provide penalties therefor.proYea✓
SB44establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.antiNay✓
HB1320revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.proYea✓
SB143raise the revenue threshold for a required audit of a water development district.antiYea✗
SB143raise the revenue threshold for a required audit of a water development district.antiYea✗
HB1117make an appropriation to support the small and mid-sized manufacturers, and to declare an emergency.antiNay✓
HB1175update references to the Governor, lieutenant governor, and other persons.proYea✓
SB156make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act monies for eligible water projects and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.proYea✓
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.proYea✓
SCR605Affirming the value of grassland ecosystems and the importance of farmers and ranchers as managers.proYea✓
HB1057create the Commission on Indigent Legal Services and Office of Indigent Legal Services, to make an appropriation for reimbursing county indigent legal services, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1057create the Commission on Indigent Legal Services and Office of Indigent Legal Services, to make an appropriation for reimbursing county indigent legal services, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB146revise and repeal provisions related to threatening persons holding statewide office, judicial officers, and elected officers and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
HB1076revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1153protect certain rights of healthcare providers.proYea✓
HB1171establish provisions related to the disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status and blood donations.proYea✓
SB93prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.proNay✓tabled
SB177clarify the requirements for marking an optical scan ballot.proYea✓
SB142prohibit certain persons from using the title veterinary technician.proYea✗tabled
HB1064require the Unified Judicial System to assemble a task force to address the provision of legal services to indigent parties within the South Dakota court system and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB140revise certain provisions relating to voter registration.proYea✓
SB172allow a person to temporarily take responsibility of a feral cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering the animal.proYea✓
SB172allow a person to temporarily take responsibility of a feral cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering the animal.proYea✓
HB1278prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.proNay✗
SB181authorize the provision of medical records and the imposition of related fees.antiNay✓
HB1023provide immunity from liability for certain actions of the State Bar and its agents.antiNay✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7012 bills

SB63Establish protections for state employees who report improper governmental conduct and crime.proYea✓
HB1238Establish protections for a veteran seeking assistance in a veterans' benefit matter.proNay✗
HB1023Modify the definition of a conviction for purposes of license revocation.proNay✗
HB1174Revise certain provisions related to the rights and obligations of a father of a child born to an unmarried mother.proYea✓
SB123Revise provisions related to forensic medical examinations.proYea✓
SB193Allow an applicant to have an interpreter present during the driving portion of a driver license exam.proNay✗
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1133Amend bond requirements.proYea✓
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.proYea✓
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.proYea✓
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.proYea✓

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