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SD SB50Prohibit the use of drones for purposes of assessing real property for taxation, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to prohibit the use of drones for purposes of assessing real property for taxation, and to provide a penalty therefor.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits government officials responsible for property assessment, specifically directors and their deputies, from using drones to gather information for assessing real property values in South Dakota. If a director or deputy violates this prohibition by employing a drone or using drone-collected information during property assessments, they would be committing a Class 2 misdemeanor, which is a criminal offense typically punishable by a fine and/or potential short-term imprisonment. The bill adds this restriction as a new section to South Dakota's existing property assessment laws, effectively limiting the technological methods that can be used in determining property tax valuations and protecting property owners' privacy by preventing aerial surveillance for assessment purposes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (17)
John Carley (R)*,
Lana Greenfield (R)*,
Aaron Aylward (R),
Heather Baxter (R),
Josephine Garcia (R),
Tamara Grove (R),
Jana Hunt (R),
Travis Ismay (R),
Phil Jensen (R),
Dylan Jordan (R),
Sue Lucas-Peterson (R),
Tina Mulally (R),
Tom Pischke (R),
Kathy Rice (R),
John Sjaarda (R),
Curt Voight (R),
Mykala Voita (R),
Last Action
Senate Reconsidered, Failed, YEAS 17, NAYS 18. S.J. 192 (on 02/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25734 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/274111.pdf |
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