All Roll Calls
Yes: 120 • No: 0
South DakotaHB 1007101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)House
amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
Sponsored By: Emery, Eric (Democratic), Grove, Tamara R. (Republican)
Signed by Governor
CrimesIndian TribesInterim Legislative Committee BillLaw Enforcement
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Tribal personnel gain recognition as law enforcement
South Dakota law now includes tribal officers, prosecutors, and employees in its definition of law enforcement officer when they provide specified help. They qualify when helping enforce state criminal or highway traffic laws. They also qualify when helping prevent, detect, or prosecute a crime committed in South Dakota. This change provides no separate household payment or benefit.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Emery, Eric
Democratic • House
Grove, Tamara R.
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Baxter, Heather
Republican • House
Foster, Red Dawn
Democratic • Senate
Mortenson, Will
Republican • House
Odenbach, Scott
Republican • House
Pourier, Peri
Republican • House
Rohl, Michael H.
Republican • Senate
Smith, Jamie
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Do Pass Amended
Yes: 33 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Do Pass
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
Do Pass Amended
Yes: 67 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
Do Pass
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Bill Text
Introduced
12/26/2025
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