STATE LEGISLATION

South Dakota bills.

Active bills in South Dakota's current legislative session, mirrored from public legislative records.

ACTIVE BILLS

Current legislation.

Lists include only active bills from the current session. Latest reported stage, body, and action come from mirrored public records and may not reflect real-time changes.

Active bill stages

365 active bills in the current session, grouped by latest reported stage.

280Introduced: Filed and awaiting committee or floor action.
22In committee: Assigned to a committee for review.
48Floor or other chamber: On a chamber floor or moving between chambers.
15Enrolled or executive: Enrolled for signature or awaiting executive action.
0Terminal outcomes: Became law, vetoed, or failed. Active directories list only open bills.
0Unspecified stage: Latest action could not be mapped to a precise stage. These bills are still active, not closed.

HB1139
Appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Committee on Appropriations Tabled, Passed, YEAS 18, NAYS 0. J.J. 74
Mar 11, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
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HB1209
Require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
- StageEnrolled
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Senate Reconsidered, Failed, YEAS 15, NAYS 19. S.J. 524
Mar 11, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
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HB1323
Modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.
- StageEnrolled
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
House of Representatives Failed to concur, no committee appointed, Passed, YEAS 40, NAYS 27. H.J. 550
Mar 10, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
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HB1134
Make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Senate Tabled, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 494
Mar 9, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
HB1135
Make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Senate Tabled, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 494
Mar 9, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
HB1160
Repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Senate Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 15, NAYS 19. S.J. 491
Mar 9, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
HB1176
Clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6, Failed, YEAS 8, NAYS 26. S.J. 491
Mar 9, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
HB1241
Modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Senate Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 14, NAYS 20. S.J. 505
Mar 9, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
HB1253
Adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Senate Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 9, NAYS 24. S.J. 498
Mar 9, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
HB1302
Address issues facing South Dakota.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Senate Tabled, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 499
Mar 9, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
HB1303
Promote the future success and development of South Dakota.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Senate Tabled, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 499
Mar 9, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
SB120
Make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
House of Representatives Tabled, Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 3. H.J. 542
Mar 9, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
SB244
Address issues facing South Dakota.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
House of Representatives Tabled, Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 3. H.J. 536
Mar 9, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
HB1040
Revise the child support obligation schedule.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Senate Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 12, NAYS 22. S.J. 482
Mar 5, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
HB1279
Permit technical college employees to join the state health plan.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 17
Mar 5, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
SB198
Restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 28, NAYS 39. H.J. 524
Mar 5, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
SB122
Establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4.
Mar 4, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
SB125
Establish the homeowner tax reduction fund.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
House of Representatives Tabled, Passed, YEAS 64, NAYS 3. H.J. 510
Mar 4, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
SB134
Restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3.
Mar 4, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
SB220
Authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
- StageOther chamber
- StatusActive
- Session2026 Regular Session
Latest reported action
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 30, NAYS 37. H.J. 512
Mar 4, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source

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South Dakota bills.

Current legislation.

Active bill stages

Appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.

Require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.

Modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.

Make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota.

Make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.

Repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.

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

Modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.

Adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.

Address issues facing South Dakota.

Promote the future success and development of South Dakota.

Make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.

Address issues facing South Dakota.

Revise the child support obligation schedule.

Permit technical college employees to join the state health plan.

Restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.

Establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor.

Establish the homeowner tax reduction fund.

Restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.

Authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.