# South Dakota HB 1007: amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.

South Dakota HB 1007, amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Emery, Eric (Democratic), Grove, Tamara R. (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-09 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1007
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-03-09, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: Emery, Eric (Democratic), Grove, Tamara R. (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Subjects: Crimes, Indian Tribes, Interim Legislative Committee Bill, Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (120 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Tribal personnel gain recognition as law enforcement: benefit, low. 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 com…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Emery, Eric (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Grove, Tamara R. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Baxter, Heather (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Foster, Red Dawn (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mortenson, Will (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Odenbach, Scott (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Pourier, Peri (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Rohl, Michael H. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Smith, Jamie (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-25 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 33 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-24 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 7 | 0 |   |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 67 | 0 |   |
| 2026-01-26 | House | Do Pass | pass | 13 | 0 |   |

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2025-12-26: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305052.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. (signed)
- HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. (signed)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed)
- HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305052.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026)
- [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026)
- [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1007-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).