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SD HB1027
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Energy
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AI Summary
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Updates federal law citations throughout South Dakota's pipeline safety chapter to reference January 1, 2026 versions of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 717-717z) and federal pipeline safety statutes (49 U.S.C. §§ 60101-60143)
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Adopts federal safety standards from 49 C.F.R. parts 191-193 and 199 (January 1, 2026 version) as the state's pipeline safety standards
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Amends eight sections of South Dakota Codified Laws (§§ 49-34B-1, 49-34B-3, 49-34B-4, 49-34B-13, 49-34B-14, 49-34B-15, 49-34B-19, and 49-34B-22)
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Makes no substantive policy changes; serves as a technical update to ensure state law references current federal regulations for the Public Utilities Commission's pipeline inspection program
Legislative Description
Update certain citations to federal regulations regarding pipeline safety inspections.
Public Utilities and Carriers
Last Action
Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562
3/12/2026