StateSouth Dakota

HB 1220: regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Brian MulderEnacted

HB 1220 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579 (updated Mar 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill proposes new rules for how nicotine products are sold. If someone breaks these rules, they will face a penalty. It is currently being reviewed by the House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • creates a standardized regulatory environment

Risks

  • imposes new compliance and licensing costs for retailers
  • potential for administrative burden on small businesses

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • strengthens oversight of nicotine product sales
  • potential reduction in unauthorized sales to minors

Risks

  • potential for increased retail prices of nicotine products
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on abstract summary only; specific statutory language not reviewed

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Where it stands

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

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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