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SD SB232

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Taffy Howard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes a moratorium on new construction or expansion of hyperscale data centers in South Dakota through June 30, 2027

  • Covers expansions of existing data centers that would cause them to meet the hyperscale threshold

  • Defines "hyperscale data center" as a facility for storage, management, dissemination, and processing of electronic data with peak electrical demand of 50 megawatts or greater

  • Overrides any conflicting provisions of state law during the moratorium period

Legislative Description

Impose a one-year moratorium on the construction or expansion of hyperscale data centers.

Uncodified Acts

Last Action

State Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3. S.J. 27

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/5/2026

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