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170 recorded votes across 63 bills

Floor Votes(59)

SB 41Passed32-0

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.

Senate1/16/2026
SB 44Passed34-0

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

Senate1/23/2026
HB 1011Passed55-12

modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.

House of Representatives1/26/2026
HB 1015Passed33-34

create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program.

House of Representatives1/26/2026
HB 1062Passed39-28

revise a provision related to aggravated assault.

House of Representatives1/26/2026
HB 1076Passed66-0

revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.

House of Representatives1/27/2026
HB 1126Passed65-0

revise a provision related to driving under the influence.

House of Representatives1/29/2026
SB 42Passed26-7

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

Senate1/29/2026
SB 113Passed30-4

increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.

Senate2/4/2026
HB 1124Passed21-48

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

House of Representatives2/4/2026
HB 1011Passed32-2

modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.

Senate2/4/2026
HB 1179Passed61-4

modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.

House of Representatives2/6/2026
HB 1076Passed34-0

revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.

Senate2/6/2026
SB 122Passed24-9

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

Senate2/9/2026
HB 1066Passed46-19

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

House of Representatives2/9/2026
HB 1197Passed65-0

revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.

House of Representatives2/9/2026
SB 156Passed25-8

modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.

Senate2/11/2026
SB 150Passed16-17

exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.

Senate2/12/2026
SB 150Reconsidered24-10

exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.

Senate2/17/2026
SB 55Passed34-0

make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.

Senate2/17/2026
SB 179Passed28-6

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

Senate2/17/2026
HB 1065Motion to amend35-31

revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.

House of Representatives2/17/2026
HB 1065Passed53-13

revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.

House of Representatives2/17/2026
HB 1108Passed58-9

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

House of Representatives2/18/2026
SB 150Passed15-19

exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.

Senate2/19/2026
SB 208Motion to amend19-15

require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments.

Senate2/19/2026
HB 1040Passed40-25

revise the child support obligation schedule.

House of Representatives2/19/2026
HB 1013Passed34-0

clarify the purposes permitted for certain offenders to operate a motor vehicle.

Senate2/20/2026
SB 208Passed34-0

require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments.

Senate2/20/2026
HB 1012Passed33-1

revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.

Senate2/20/2026
HB 1062Passed28-6

revise a provision related to aggravated assault.

Senate2/20/2026
SB 55Passed62-5

make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.

House of Representatives2/20/2026
SB 134Passed31-3

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

Senate2/23/2026
HB 1062Concurred in amendments44-22

revise a provision related to aggravated assault.

House of Representatives2/24/2026
HB 1140Passed61-5

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.

House of Representatives2/24/2026
HB 1274Passed61-5

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.

House of Representatives2/24/2026
HB 1300Passed66-0

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

House of Representatives2/24/2026
HB 1298Passed64-2

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

House of Representatives2/24/2026
SB 220Passed23-9

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

Senate2/26/2026
HB 1262Passed61-5

make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.

House of Representatives2/26/2026
SB 113Passed48-18

increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.

House of Representatives2/26/2026
SB 220Reconsidered25-8

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

Senate3/2/2026
SB 220Passed24-9

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

Senate3/2/2026
HB 1086Passed42-23

make an appropriation for providing a grant to a nonprofit that delivers programming to support offenders and correctional staff.

House of Representatives3/2/2026
HB 1066Passed31-3

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

Senate3/3/2026
HB 1179Passed16-18

modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.

Senate3/3/2026
SB 41Passed60-6

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.

House of Representatives3/3/2026
SB 42Passed55-11

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

House of Representatives3/3/2026
SB 220Passed30-37

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

House of Representatives3/4/2026
SB 44Passed52-15

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

House of Representatives3/4/2026
HB 1262Passed30-4

make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.

Senate3/4/2026
SB 41Concurred in amendments34-0

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.

Senate3/5/2026
HB 1040Passed12-22

revise the child support obligation schedule.

Senate3/5/2026
HB 1108Passed34-0

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

Senate3/5/2026
SB 179Passed42-25

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

House of Representatives3/5/2026
HB 1176Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-68-26

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

Senate3/9/2026
HB 1140Passed34-0

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.

Senate3/9/2026
HB 1274Passed31-2

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.

Senate3/9/2026
HB 1274Concurred in amendments61-6

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.

House of Representatives3/10/2026

Committee Votes(111)

SB 41Passed6-0

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.

Senate Judiciary1/15/2026
SB 42Passed4-2

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

Senate Judiciary1/15/2026
SB 43Passed6-0

address search and seizure provisions applicable to digital currency.

Senate Judiciary1/15/2026
SB 44Passed6-0

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

Senate Judiciary1/20/2026
SB 45Passed6-0

revise a provision regulating delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for persons under the age of twenty-one and to provide a penalty therefor.

Senate Judiciary1/20/2026
HB 1011Passed11-1

modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.

House Judiciary1/21/2026
HB 1012Passed12-0

revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.

House Judiciary1/21/2026
HB 1013Passed12-0

clarify the purposes permitted for certain offenders to operate a motor vehicle.

House Judiciary1/21/2026
HB 1014Passed13-0

modify the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action.

House Judiciary1/21/2026
HB 1015Passed10-3

create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program.

House Judiciary1/21/2026
HB 1022Passed13-0

revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program.

House Judiciary1/21/2026
HB 1062Passed11-2

revise a provision related to aggravated assault.

House Judiciary1/23/2026
HB 1076Passed13-0

revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.

House Judiciary1/23/2026
HB 1083Passed3-10

revise certain provisions related to stalking, establish the crime of felony stalking of a public official, and provide a penalty therefor.

House Judiciary1/26/2026
HB 1081Deferred to the 41st legislative day11-2

exempt certain individuals from, and require specific notice for, jury duty.

House Judiciary1/26/2026
SB 81Passed7-0

clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.

Senate Judiciary1/27/2026
SB 82Passed7-0

prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.

Senate Judiciary1/27/2026
HB 1115Tabled11-0

revise a provision related to unauthorized possession of a controlled drug or substance.

House Judiciary1/28/2026
HB 1126Passed13-0

revise a provision related to driving under the influence.

House Judiciary1/28/2026
SB 103Deferred to the 41st legislative day6-1

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

Senate Judiciary1/29/2026
HB 1124Passed7-4

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

House Judiciary2/2/2026
HB 1120Deferred to the 41st legislative day8-4

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

House Judiciary2/2/2026
HB 1011Passed6-1

modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.

Senate Judiciary2/3/2026
SB 113Passed7-0

increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.

Senate Judiciary2/3/2026
HB 1066Passed11-0

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

House Judiciary2/4/2026
HB 1179Passed11-0

modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.

House Judiciary2/4/2026
SB 122Passed7-0

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

Senate Judiciary2/5/2026
SB 137Passed7-0

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

Senate Judiciary2/5/2026
SB 150Passed4-2

exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.

Senate Judiciary2/5/2026
HB 1212Passed5-8

revise provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children.

House Health and Human Services2/5/2026
HB 1076Passed6-0

revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.

Senate Judiciary2/5/2026
HB 1212Deferred to the 41st legislative day9-4

revise provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children.

House Health and Human Services2/5/2026
SB 139Passed5-0

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

Senate Judiciary2/5/2026
HB 1164Passed11-0

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

House Judiciary2/6/2026
HB 1197Passed10-1

revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.

House Judiciary2/6/2026
HB 1234Passed12-0

revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.

House Judiciary2/9/2026
HB 1176Passed12-0

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

House Judiciary2/9/2026
HB 1214Tabled12-0

require that courts consider as a mitigating factor during sentencing an individual's history as a victim of abuse and provide for a reduced sentence in certain circumstances.

House Judiciary2/9/2026
HB 1109Tabled12-0

allow for the expungement of records pertinent to dismissed protection order cases.

House Judiciary2/9/2026
SB 156Passed4-3

modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.

Senate Judiciary2/10/2026
HB 1192Tabled10-0

allow the parole of certain inmates sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

House Judiciary2/11/2026
HB 1031Deferred to the 41st legislative day8-2

revise and repeal provisions related to rape offenses and to increase the penalty therefor.

House Judiciary2/11/2026
SB 55Passed16-0

make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.

Joint Committee on Appropriations2/11/2026
HB 1108Passed10-1

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

House Judiciary2/11/2026
SB 208Passed6-0

require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments.

Senate Judiciary2/12/2026
SB 179Passed4-2

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

Senate Judiciary2/12/2026
HB 1065Passed8-3

revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.

House Health and Human Services2/12/2026
SB 220Referred as Amended to6-0

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

Senate Judiciary2/12/2026
HB 1083Deferred to the 41st legislative day11-2

revise certain provisions related to stalking, establish the crime of felony stalking of a public official, and provide a penalty therefor.

House Judiciary1/26/2026
SB 87Passed6-0

clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.

Senate Health and Human Services2/18/2026
HB 1262Referred as Amended to15-0

make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.

House Education2/18/2026
HB 1252Tabled11-0

provide for indigent legal services by the Commission on Indigent Legal Services, and to provide an appropriation therefor.

House Judiciary2/18/2026
HB 1268Deferred to the 41st legislative day10-1

repeal capital punishment.

House Judiciary2/18/2026
HB 1040Passed9-1

revise the child support obligation schedule.

House Judiciary2/18/2026
HB 1236Passed5-6

establish civil liability for furnishing alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person.

House Judiciary2/18/2026
HB 1062Passed4-3

revise a provision related to aggravated assault.

Senate Judiciary2/19/2026
HB 1012Passed6-1

revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.

Senate Judiciary2/19/2026
HB 1013Passed7-0

clarify the purposes permitted for certain offenders to operate a motor vehicle.

Senate Judiciary2/19/2026
HB 1014Passed6-0

modify the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action.

Senate Judiciary2/19/2026
HB 1022Passed6-0

revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program.

Senate Judiciary2/19/2026
HB 1274Passed10-2

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.

House State Affairs2/20/2026
HB 1236Deferred to the 41st legislative day8-5

establish civil liability for furnishing alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person.

House Judiciary2/20/2026
SB 134Passed7-1

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

Senate State Affairs2/20/2026
HB 1140Passed13-0

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.

House Judiciary2/20/2026
HB 1224Deferred to the 41st legislative day9-4

protect persons from discrimination by financial institutions.

House Commerce and Energy2/20/2026
HB 1276Deferred to the 41st legislative day11-2

establish policies and procedures for the use of solitary confinement in a juvenile facility.

House Judiciary2/20/2026
HB 1300Passed13-0

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

House Judiciary2/20/2026
HB 1322Tabled12-0

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

House Judiciary2/23/2026
HB 1067Deferred to the 41st legislative day9-3

provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.

House Judiciary2/23/2026
HB 1305Deferred to the 41st legislative day11-2

prohibit the dissemination of location information about a public officer and provide a penalty and civil cause of action therefor.

House Judiciary2/23/2026
HB 1298Passed13-0

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

House Judiciary2/23/2026
HB 1270Deferred to the 41st legislative day10-3

provide an apprenticeship pathway to practice law in South Dakota.

House Judiciary2/23/2026
HB 1197Passed7-0

revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.

Senate Judiciary2/24/2026
SB 220Passed16-1

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

Joint Committee on Appropriations2/24/2026
SB 81Passed12-0

clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.

House Judiciary2/25/2026
SB 82Passed12-0

prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.

House Judiciary2/25/2026
SB 113Passed10-2

increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.

House Judiciary2/25/2026
HB 1262Passed14-2

make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.

Joint Committee on Appropriations2/25/2026
HB 1164Passed5-0

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

Senate Judiciary2/26/2026
SB 156Deferred to the 41st legislative day10-2

modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.

House Agriculture and Natural Resources2/26/2026
HB 1234Passed5-0

revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.

Senate Judiciary2/26/2026
SB 156Deferred to the 41st legislative day10-2

modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.

House Agriculture and Natural Resources2/26/2026
HB 1066Passed4-0

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

Senate Judiciary2/26/2026
SB 87Passed11-0

clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.

House Health and Human Services2/26/2026
HB 1179Passed4-0

modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.

Senate Judiciary2/26/2026
HB 1126Passed4-0

revise a provision related to driving under the influence.

Senate Judiciary2/26/2026
HB 1086Passed10-6

make an appropriation for providing a grant to a nonprofit that delivers programming to support offenders and correctional staff.

Joint Committee on Appropriations2/26/2026
HB 1065Deferred to the 41st legislative day4-3

revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.

Senate Health and Human Services3/2/2026
SB 41Passed8-3

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.

House Judiciary3/2/2026
SB 42Passed10-1

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

House Judiciary3/2/2026
SB 43Passed11-0

address search and seizure provisions applicable to digital currency.

House Judiciary3/2/2026
SB 44Passed11-0

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

House Judiciary3/2/2026
SB 45Passed12-0

revise a provision regulating delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for persons under the age of twenty-one and to provide a penalty therefor.

House Judiciary3/2/2026
HB 1040Passed3-3

revise the child support obligation schedule.

Senate Judiciary3/3/2026
SB 208Passed4-8

require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments.

House Taxation3/3/2026
SB 208Tabled12-0

require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments.

House Taxation3/3/2026
HB 1298Passed7-0

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

Senate Judiciary3/3/2026
HB 1040Passed4-3

revise the child support obligation schedule.

Senate Judiciary3/3/2026
HB 1300Passed7-0

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

Senate Judiciary3/3/2026
HB 1108Passed7-0

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

Senate Judiciary3/3/2026
HB 1176Referred to6-1

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

Senate Judiciary3/3/2026
SB 122Deferred to the 41st legislative day9-4

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

House Judiciary3/4/2026
SB 137Passed12-0

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

House Judiciary3/4/2026
SB 139Passed12-0

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

House Judiciary3/4/2026
HB 1274Passed8-1

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.

Senate State Affairs3/4/2026
SB 179Passed9-3

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

House Judiciary3/4/2026
SB 134Passed3-10

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

House Judiciary3/4/2026
SB 134Deferred to the 41st legislative day10-3

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

House Judiciary3/4/2026
HB 1140Passed7-0

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.

Senate Judiciary3/5/2026
HB 1176Passed4-5

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

Senate Committee on Appropriations3/5/2026
HB 1176Report out of committee without recommendation as amended5-4

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

Senate Committee on Appropriations3/5/2026