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This bill modifies existing law to allow individuals with enhanced, restricted enhanced, or reciprocal concealed carry permits to bring firearms, stun guns, and self-defense items like pepper spray onto the campuses of South Dakota's technical colleges and public universities. The bill applies to both the South Dakota Board of Technical Education and the Board of Regents, and allows carrying these items within institution boundaries and in buildings owned or leased by these boards. However, the bill does permit some limited restrictions on carrying these items in specific areas with safety concerns, such as locations with significant quantities of hazardous materials, scientific research rooms with controlled air particle environments, areas with federal security clearances, or during special events with metal detectors and armed security. When individuals cannot carry these self-defense items, they must store them in a locked case or safe. The restrictions on carrying these items must be narrowly tailored and only imposed to the extent necessary to maintain safety, security, and cleanliness within designated areas. The bill aims to expand personal protection rights for students, staff, and visitors on public higher education campuses in South Dakota.

Government Affairs

https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25721