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SD HB1226
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Spencer Gosch
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AI Summary
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Authorizes county commissioners to adopt investigatory and oversight policies for any county department, employee, or officer
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Covers investigations into abuse of authority, chronic absenteeism, conflicts of interest, insubordination, neglect of duties, nepotism, and other grounds for officer removal under § 3-17-6
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Requires at least one investigator from outside the department being investigated
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Mandates policies include standards for confidentiality and due process protections
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Policies must comply with existing officer removal procedures outlined in §§ 3-17-6 to 3-17-11
Legislative Description
Authorize boards of county commissioners to adopt policies for investigating allegations of misconduct of county departments, employees, and officers.
Counties
Last Action
Local Government Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.
2/5/2026