All Roll Calls
Yes: 120 • No: 0
South DakotaHB 1014101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)HouseWALLET
modify the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action.
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Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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New court fee with eviction exemptions
South Dakota adds a $25 surcharge for an answer or first response in covered circuit court proceedings. Courts collect it like other court fees, but eviction cases and proceedings covered by § 16-2-58.1 are exempt. Responding parties receiving assistance under Title 28 also pay no surcharge. The state, counties, municipalities, and school districts are exempt when responding to a case. Existing fee-waiver rules under §§ 16-2-29.2 and 16-2-29.3 remain available.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Do Pass
Yes: 34 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Do Pass
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 1/22/2026
Do Pass
Yes: 67 • No: 0
House vote • 1/21/2026
Do Pass
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Bill Text
Introduced
12/26/2025
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