Explore South Dakota state bills from the 2026 legislative session, with plain-language summaries, nonpartisan impact analysis, current status, and official sources.
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Explore 51 South Dakota state bills from the 2026 legislative session, with plain-language summaries, nonpartisan impact analysis, current status, and official sources.
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Lawmakers are considering a new bill that would label daycares as "safety zones." This means that if someone breaks the law near a daycare, they could face tougher penalties, similar to the rules already in place for school zones. The bill is currently being debated in the Senate.
This bill would give investigators the power to force companies to turn over documents during an investigation. It is currently waiting for a vote in the Senate.
This bill changes the rules for how candidates sign up to get on the election ballot. It is currently being debated in the House.
A bill in the House would make sports coaches legally required to report suspected child abuse, just like teachers and doctors already have to do.
This bill creates a new fund specifically to help lower property taxes for homeowners. The Senate is currently deciding whether to approve the plan.
This bill aims to make it easier for patients to get the medical care their doctors recommend by simplifying the complicated "prior authorization" process (the permission you need from your insurance before getting a treatment). It also forces insurance companies to be more transparent about why they deny coverage. The bill is currently being reviewed in the House of Representatives.
This bill would make it easier for athletic trainers to work in multiple states by allowing them to use one license instead of getting a new one for every state. It is currently being debated in the House.
The Senate is currently working on a plan to pay for urgent repairs to the Richmond Lake dam and spillway. They are labeling this an "emergency" so they can get the funding approved and start the work as quickly as possible.
This bill would make it illegal to post private information about police officers or judges on the internet. If you do it, you could face legal penalties. The bill is currently being reviewed by lawmakers in the House.
The House is considering a bill to update how state investigators and Native American tribes work together.
This bill would allow cities and towns to create their own ways to raise money for big projects, like fixing roads or building schools. It is currently being discussed in the House.
This bill would let local cities and counties decide for themselves if they want to allow cigar bars in their towns. It is currently being debated in the House.
