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SD HB1092

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Fitzgerald

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends South Dakota's open records law (§ 1-27-1.5) to update the list of records exempt from public disclosure requirements

  • Updates federal law reference dates from previous versions to January 1, 2026 for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and Archaeological Resources Protection Act citations

  • Adds a new exemption (subdivision 29) protecting settlement agreements and litigation records involving county hospitals (chapter 34-8) or municipal hospitals (chapter 34-9) related to medical services

  • Maintains existing 28 categories of exempt records including student records, medical records, trade secrets, law enforcement investigation records, personnel information, and security-related documents

Legislative Description

Update provisions pertaining to open records.

State Affairs and Government

Last Action

Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/29/2026
Local Government1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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