2025 South Dakota Legislative Session

A bill removing affirmative defenses for librarians accused of distributing obscene materials to minors advances out of committee.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is signing a bill prohibiting the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects in South Dakota.

A bill adding a member to the Animal Industry Board advances out of committee.

SDPB's coverage of Governor Rhoden's Weekly Legislative Press Conference

Lawmakers are advancing a measure aiming to limit the executive branch’s ability to enter long-term leases.

SDPB's coverage of the Weekly Legislative Leadership Press Conferences.

A bill modifying the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission passes committee.

Three bills aimed at reducing owner occupied property taxes are advancing in the South Dakota Capitol.

A bill codifying fundamental parental rights passed a House committee.

A bill prohibiting “deepfakes” – or realistic AI generated images, audio or video recordings of real people - to influence elections in South Dakota advances from committee.