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SD HB1092
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Fitzgerald
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AI Summary
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Amends South Dakota's open records law (§ 1-27-1.5) to update the list of records exempt from public disclosure requirements
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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
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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
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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