South Dakota Bills

authorize boards of county commissioners to adopt policies for investigating allegations of misconduct of county departments, employees, and officers.

revise provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children.

amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.

clarify the use of public funds for the purpose of alternative instruction.

require the approval of the county for the creation of a tax increment financing district by a municipality.

classify 911 telecommunicators as Class B members of the South Dakota Retirement System.

terminate certain school district excess tax levies.

revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers.

provide for the licensure of certain fishing guides, and to provide a penalty therefor.

modify the definition of an electronic smoking device.

authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide liability protection therefor.

increase civil penalties for commercial driver violations.

recognizing and honoring custodial staff across the State of South Dakota for their dedication and service.

require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.

create a solid background license plate for South Dakota.

extend the motor vehicle and motorcycle licensing fee available to a veteran with a disability to the spouse of a veteran with a disability.

require that the Department of Health annually report on public health effects of cannabis use.

require the reimbursement of therapy using equine movement through the state medicaid program.

urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South Dakota.

require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot.

establish provisions for homeownership through shared equity agreements.

establish public benefit corporations in South Dakota.

exempt certain nonresident military personnel from payment of motor vehicle excise tax.

create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.

establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.

require that certain mental health information be submitted to and subsequently removed from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

provide a sales and use tax exemption for goods and services related to data center operations.

commending and honoring the 2025-2026 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: David Olson, Meade, Middle School Principal; Kendra Becker, Redfield, Secondary School Principal; Richie Hutchinson, Sioux Falls, Assistant Middle School Principal; and Kay Bass, Harrisburg, Assistant Secondary School Principal.

commending and honoring the 2024-2025 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Watertown, School Superintendent; Bo Beck, Aberdeen, Middle School Principal; Connie Alspach, Dupree, School Business Official; Jay Swatek, Tea, Elementary School Principal; Kelly Messmer, Harding County, Secondary School Principal; Sherri Nelson, Brandon Valley, Curriculum Leader; and Monica Waltman, Douglas, Director of Special Education.

recognizing February as National Career and Technical Education and National Career and Technical Student Organizations Month.

honoring the Yankton School District on its 150th anniversary.

increase communication between agencies of this state and tribal governments.

establish a task force for the purpose of studying aquatic invasive species infestations, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

clarify that consent for the donation of ovum or sperm must be explicit.

recognizing February as National Career and Technical Education and National Career and Technical Student Organizations Month.

honoring the city of Deadwood on its 150th anniversary.

require the use of certain geographic terminology in official materials of a state agency.

modify the number of signatures required on certain election-related petitions.

require that all recorded votes of a legislator be displayed on the Legislative Research Council website.

provide a sales tax holiday on firearms.

prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor.

restrict the use of artificial intelligence in therapy and psychotherapy services and to provide a penalty therefor.

remove an enhanced permit as a condition of carrying a concealed pistol while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.

provide for the carrying of a concealed pistol by certain school district employees.

revise certain provisions related to operating a vehicle, boat, or aircraft while under the influence.

require that annual withdrawal of groundwater from any groundwater source may not exceed the annual recharge of water to the groundwater source.

create small-batch alcohol licenses.

urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota.

supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working group of nutrition experts to determine national standards for foods and beverages purchased with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.

celebrating and honoring Tabor Czech Days annual festivities on the occasion of its seventy-seventh anniversary.

require the licensure of certain individuals performing installation of radon mitigation systems and provide a penalty therefor.

address the assumption of risk by an individual present at a shooting range.

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, repealing the requirement to provide expanded medicaid.

celebrating the St. Mary’s Cardinals as the 2025 Class 9B state football champions.

revise provisions pertaining to requirements for students receiving alternative instruction.

amend provisions relating to an individual's status as a voter for municipal or school district elections.

revise provisions relating to the use of the livestock disease emergency fund.

establish provisions for the coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs.

revise the conditions for denial or restriction of a motor vehicle or motorcycle operator license or permit if an individual has a medical condition that can be controlled under the care of a physician.