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SD SB238

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Rohl

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Hotels, campgrounds, and RV parks are authorized to eject individuals who fail to check out or fail to pay for their accommodation by the scheduled check-out time
  • Prior to ejection, the establishment must notify the individual via electronic mail, text message, or printed paper requesting they depart the premises
  • If the individual fails to leave within 24 hours of receiving the departure request, the establishment may request a law enforcement officer to remove the individual
  • Refusing to depart within 24 hours after receiving the request constitutes a Class 1 misdemeanor
  • Individuals wrongly ejected from a premises may bring a civil action seeking equitable relief, damages, and reasonable attorney's fees

Legislative Description

Authorize the removal of occupants from certain short-term lodging accommodations, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Property

Last Action

Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor S.J. 198

2/5/2026

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