7 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
5 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed South Dakota Firearm Legislation
7 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
5 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: South Dakota does not carry over legislation from session to session
Title: Amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
Description: Amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
Last Action: First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 143
Last Action Date: January 29, 2026
Title: Require that certain mental health information be submitted to and subsequently removed from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
Description: Require that certain mental health information be submitted to and subsequently removed from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
Last Action: Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 136
Last Action Date: January 26, 2026
Title: Provide for the carrying of a concealed pistol by certain school district employees.
Description: Provide for the carrying of a concealed pistol by certain school district employees.
Last Action: Scheduled for hearing
Last Action Date: February 2, 2026
Title: Prohibit the use of property and personnel in the enforcement of certain federal laws pertaining to firearms.
Description: Prohibit the use of property and personnel in the enforcement of certain federal laws pertaining to firearms.
Last Action: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Last Action Date: January 28, 2026
Title: Remove an enhanced permit as a condition of carrying a concealed pistol while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.
Description: Remove an enhanced permit as a condition of carrying a concealed pistol while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.
Last Action: Scheduled for hearing
Last Action Date: February 2, 2026
Title: Provide a sales tax holiday on firearms.
Description: Provide a sales tax holiday on firearms.
Last Action: First read in House and referred to House Taxation H.J. 180
Last Action Date: January 29, 2026
Title: Provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.
Description: Provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.
Last Action: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0. H.J. 184
Last Action Date: January 29, 2026
