Bill > HB1092

This bill amends South Dakota Codified Law Section 1-27-1.5, which lists records that are not subject to open records laws, meaning they are generally kept private. The bill updates this list by adding new categories of information that will be considered confidential, including certain records related to cybersecurity, emergency response plans, and specific details about archaeological or historical sites that could be vulnerable to theft or vandalism. It also clarifies existing exemptions, such as those for law enforcement investigations and personnel information, and adds new exemptions for records related to inmate disciplinary matters and certain settlement agreements involving the South Dakota Investment Council or Retirement System, or county and municipal hospitals. The intent is to modernize and refine what information government entities can withhold to protect public safety, proprietary interests, and sensitive personal data, while still aiming to maintain transparency where appropriate.