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SD SB145
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tom Pischke
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AI Summary
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Amends § 9-32-1 to restrict municipal public health powers by prohibiting health measures that interfere with First Amendment rights (religion, speech, press, assembly, petition) unless martial law has been declared
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Prohibits municipalities from enacting health ordinances or resolutions that interfere with activities within any person's residence or privately held business
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Protects Second Amendment rights by barring municipal health measures that interfere with the right to bear arms
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Maintains municipalities' general authority to take actions necessary for health promotion or disease suppression, subject to these new constitutional limitations
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Introduced by Senator Pischke in the 101st Legislative Session (2026)
Legislative Description
Revise the limitations on a municipality's power to take actions for the promotion of health or the suppression of disease.
Public Health and Safety
Last Action
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 2. S.J. 29
2/20/2026