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SD SB2
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "controlled weapon" in South Dakota law to explicitly exclude firearm silencers, limiting controlled weapons to machine guns and short shotguns only
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Removes firearm silencers from the Class 6 felony prohibition on possessing controlled weapons under § 22-14-6
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Retains the existing definition of "firearm silencer" as any instrument or attachment intended to silence or muffle the noise of firing a gun, revolver, pistol, or other firearm
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Federal registration requirements for silencers under the National Firearms Act remain in effect separate from this state law change
Legislative Description
Provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.
Crimes
Last Action
Signed by the Governor on February 11, 2026 S.J. 242
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce and Energy1/26/2026
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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