# South Dakota HB 1096: allow for the direct creation of a limited liability limited partnership.

South Dakota HB 1096, allow for the direct creation of a limited liability limited partnership., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Mortenson, Will (Republican), Vilhauer, Glen (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-04 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1096
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: allow for the direct creation of a limited liability limited partnership.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-20
- Last action: 2026-03-04, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: Mortenson, Will (Republican), Vilhauer, Glen (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Business Organizations, Delayed Effective Date, Partnerships
- 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

- New formation option for South Dakota partnerships: benefit, low. Beginning January 1, 2027, South Dakota allows direct formation of a limited liability limited partnership (LLLP). Owners file a certificate with the Secretary of State instead of first creating a limited partnership and converting it. The name must end with “Registered Limited Liability Limited Pa…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Mortenson, Will (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Vilhauer, Glen (Republican), 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 | 8 | 0 |   |
| 2026-01-27 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 66 | 0 |   |
| 2026-01-23 | House | Do Pass | pass | 13 | 0 |   |

## Actions (17)

- 2026-03-04: Signed by the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-03: Delivered to the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-02: Signed by the President (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Signed by the Speaker (House)
- 2026-02-25: Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Senate Commerce and Energy Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-01-29: Referred to Senate Commerce and Energy (Senate)
- 2026-01-28: First Reading Senate (Senate)
- 2026-01-27: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0 (House)
- 2026-01-27: House of Representatives Motion to amend, Passed (House)
- 2026-01-26: Remove from Consent Calendar (House)
- 2026-01-23: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (House)
- 2026-01-23: House Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0 (House)
- 2026-01-23: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-01-20: First read in House and referred to House Judiciary (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-20: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305053.pdf)

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- 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)
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- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305053.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026)
- [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 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 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1096-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).