SD HB1246

State agencies and political subdivisions are prohibited from entering into confidentiality or nondisclosure agreements with nongovernmental entities, private persons, or public-private businesses regarding data center construction, development, or location

All agreements concerning data centers covered under this section must be treated as public records under § 1-27-1.1

"Data center" is defined as any facility used as a centralized repository for the dissemination, management, processing, and storage of electronic data and information

Adds a new section to chapter 1-27 of South Dakota codified law (relating to public records)