# South Dakota HB 1125: create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.

South Dakota HB 1125, create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Howard, Taffy (Republican), Jorgenson, Terri (Republican); status failed, last action 2026-02-04 (House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 26, NAYS 43) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1125
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-26
- Last action: 2026-02-04, House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 26, NAYS 43
- Sponsors: Howard, Taffy (Republican), Jorgenson, Terri (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Subjects: Delayed Effective Date, Legislative Study, Reports, Technology, Uncodified Acts
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (33 yes, 48 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Howard, Taffy (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Jorgenson, Terri (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Andera, Bobbi L. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Baxter, Heather (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Blanc, Greg (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Garcia, Josephine (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Ismay, Travis (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jensen, Phil (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Manhart, Logan (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Moore, Scott (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Nelson, Lauren (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Perry, Carl (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Schwans, Tesa (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Zikmund, Larry P. (Republican), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-04 | House | Do Pass Amended | fail | 26 | 43 |   |
| 2026-02-02 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 7 | 5 |   |

## Actions (6)

- 2026-02-04: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 26, NAYS 43 (House)
- 2026-02-04: House of Representatives Motion to amend, Passed (House)
- 2026-02-02: House State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5 (House)
- 2026-02-02: House State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed (House)
- 2026-02-02: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-01-26: First read in House and referred to House State Affairs (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-23: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/299949.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure 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)
- 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)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/299949.pdf)

## Related
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1125-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).