modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.
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Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Court record fees and certification savings
South Dakota court clerks charge $15 to reproduce an authenticated, exemplified, or double certificate of a record on file. Qualifying true and correct copies carry no extra certification charge. These copies must come from the attorney of record or a qualified personal representative and be needed to complete a covered case. Covered cases include guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, ending a life estate, trusts, probate, and divorce. They also include inheritance-tax cases involving property transferred in contemplation of death.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
2/17/2026HouseDelivered to the Governor
2/9/2026HouseSigned by the President
2/6/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
2/5/2026HouseSenate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 2
2/4/2026SenateSenate Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1
2/3/2026SenateScheduled for hearing
2/3/2026SenateFirst read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary
1/27/2026SenateHouse of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 55, NAYS 12
1/26/2026HouseHouse of Representatives Deferred to another day, Passed
1/23/2026HouseHouse of Representatives Deferred to another day, Passed
1/22/2026HouseHouse Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1
1/21/2026HouseScheduled for hearing
1/21/2026HouseFirst read in House and referred to House Judiciary
1/13/2026House
Bill Text
Introduced
12/26/2025
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