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South Dakota Justice & Public Safety Legislation

Track South Dakota bills concerning courts, policing, criminal law, corrections, emergencies, and public safety. Review recent actions, sponsors, legislative sessions, and official source records.

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HB 1038HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579

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HB 1066HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578

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HB 1108HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578

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HB 1138HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Latest action: Delivered veto sustained to the Secretary of State H.J. 583

Health Justice & Public Safety

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HB 1140HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578

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HB 1148HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579

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HB 1149HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578

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HB 1175HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

revise provisions related to Division of Criminal Investigation cooperation with Indian tribes.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579

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HB 1183HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578

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HB 1257HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

amend the definition of an abortion.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579

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HB 1274HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579

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HB 1298HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law enforcement officer and provide a penalty therefor.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579

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HB 1300HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579

Justice & Public Safety Transportation

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SB 107SenateSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549

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SB 137SenateSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548

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SB 139SenateSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548

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SB 179SenateSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548

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SB 41SenateSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

revise 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.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548

Justice & Public Safety Civil Rights

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SB 42SenateSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

enhance the penalties for ingestion, possession with intent to deliver, and delivery of a controlled substance in a state correctional facility.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548

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SB 44SenateSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548

Justice & Public Safety Elections & Government

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SB 69SenateSession 2026Updated Mar 30, 2026

make an appropriation for the purchase of a new Division of Highway Patrol airplane and mission equipment and to declare an emergency.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549

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HB 1238HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 12, 2026

protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562

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HB 1164HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 10, 2026

establish the crime of fraudulent assisted reproduction and provide a penalty and civil liability therefor.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-10 H.J. 547

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HB 1176HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 9, 2026

clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.

Latest action: Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 , Failed, YEAS 8, NAYS 26 S.J. 491

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HB 1188HouseSession 2026Updated Mar 9, 2026

limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534

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