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SD SB60

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Casey Crabtree

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibited entities (as defined in § 43-2A-1) are barred from holding or obtaining any real property interest in South Dakota while military installations exist in the state

  • Prohibited entities must divest property acquired through inheritance within 3 years, or property acquired by other means within 2 years

  • Attorney General has authority to investigate violations, issue subpoenas for transaction documents, and commence forfeiture actions in circuit court within 3 years of receiving evidence

  • Forfeited property must be sold with proceeds distributed first to sale costs and taxes, then AG investigation costs, then lienholders, with remainder going to the prior interest holder

  • Exemptions include entities cleared by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, transactions approved by local governments, security interests without possession, de minimis stock ownership, and U.S. citizens/permanent residents/individuals with lawful status

Legislative Description

Restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for enforcement.

Property

Last Action

Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 S.J. 529

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans Affairs2/11/2026
Commerce and Energy1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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