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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to update provisions pertaining to open records.
AI Summary
This bill updates provisions pertaining to open records by amending Section 1-27-1.5 of South Dakota Codified Law, which lists records that are not subject to public disclosure. The changes primarily involve minor wording adjustments, such as replacing "such" with "the" and "which" with "that" for clarity, and updating references to federal laws, specifically the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and the Archeological Resources Protection Act, with new effective dates. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the exclusion of certain records related to the South Dakota Commission on Gaming does not apply to information about amounts paid, prizes, and winner details. The core function of this section of law is to define exemptions from public access to government records, and this bill refines those exemptions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Mary Fitzgerald (R)*,
Tim Reed (R)*,
Eric Emery (D),
Tim Goodwin (R),
Taffy Howard (R),
Trish Ladner (R),
Scott Moore (R),
Erik Muckey (D),
Tom Pischke (R),
Matt Roby (R),
Michael Rohl (R),
Glen Vilhauer (R),
Tim Walburg (R),
Keri Weems (R),
Last Action
Certified uncontested, placed on consent (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26637 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/295178.pdf |
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