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SD SB129

Bill

Status

Passed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tim Reed

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Updates South Dakota building code references from previous editions to the 2024 edition of the International Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, and International Residential Code published by the International Code Council

  • Applies the 2024 International Building Code as the design standard for non-residential buildings commenced after July 1, 2026, in jurisdictions without local building ordinances

  • Local governments retain authority to amend, modify, or delete portions of the adopted codes before enacting ordinances

  • Maintains existing exemptions for mobile/manufactured homes meeting HUD standards, farmsteads and accessory structures, single-family dwellings (no fire sprinkler requirements), and specialty resort/vacation home establishments

  • Prohibits municipalities from imposing residential building requirements more stringent than the 2024 International Residential Code

Legislative Description

Update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.

Planning, Zoning and Housing Programs

Last Action

Signed by the Governor on March 04, 2026 S.J. 452

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/9/2026
Local Government1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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