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SD HB1111

Bill

Status

Passed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lana Greenfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends South Dakota law (§§ 38-17-14 through 38-17-19) governing liens for farm machinery operators who process crops including threshing, combining, shelling, baling, mowing, grinding, raking, or pulverizing agricultural products

  • Requires financing statements to be filed electronically with the Secretary of State within 60 days of completing crop processing, with seven specific pieces of information including names, addresses, amounts due, and service dates

  • Creates new notification requirements when agricultural products are sold before the lien perfection period expires, requiring sellers to inform purchasers that processing debts remain unpaid

  • Establishes that the agricultural processor's lien has priority over all other liens if filed within 60 days, and enforcement actions must be commenced within 60 days of filing or the lien terminates

  • Supersedes 2025 Session Laws chapter 166 as of July 1, 2026, with the substantive provisions taking effect July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien.

Liens

Last Action

Signed by the Governor on March 04, 2026 H.J. 496

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources2/9/2026
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/22/2026

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