SD HB1301

Moratorium imposed on new construction or expansion of large data centers (20+ megawatt peak demand) in South Dakota through June 30, 2027

Electric utilities must ensure data centers pay full costs of electric service, including infrastructure upgrades, with no costs or stranded-asset risks transferred to other retail customers

Large data centers required to submit proposals for meeting load demand through private electric suppliers or self-generation to limit stranded-asset risks to other customers

Large data centers must file annual public reports including facility size, peak demand, cryptocurrency mining activities, renewable energy commitments, and decommissioning plans

Decommissioning requirements mandate large data centers post a security bond within their first year of operation and bear all decommissioning costs