# South Dakota HB 1180: ensure the validity of non-compete agreements in the context of jointly owned business entities.

South Dakota HB 1180, ensure the validity of non-compete agreements in the context of jointly owned business entities., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Kolbeck, Steve (Republican), Mortenson, Will (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-12 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1180
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: ensure the validity of non-compete agreements in the context of jointly owned business entities.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-28
- Last action: 2026-03-12, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: Kolbeck, Steve (Republican), Mortenson, Will (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Contracts
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (114 yes, 3 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Business owners can agree to noncompetes: mixed, low. South Dakota law allows noncompete agreements in business governing documents or contracts to buy, sell, or transfer an ownership interest. These agreements can bar direct or indirect competition after an owner transfers the interest. They cover only the same or a similar business conducted during…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Kolbeck, Steve (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Mortenson, Will (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-04 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 34 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 7 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-09 | House | Do Pass | pass | 63 | 2 |   |
| 2026-02-06 | House | Do Pass | pass | 10 | 1 |   |

## Actions (13)

- 2026-03-12: Signed by the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-10: Delivered to the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-09: Signed by the President (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Signed by the Speaker (House)
- 2026-03-04: Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2026-03-03: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (Senate)
- 2026-03-03: Senate Commerce and Energy Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2026-03-03: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-02-10: First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy (Senate)
- 2026-02-09: House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 2 (House)
- 2026-02-06: House Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1 (House)
- 2026-02-06: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-01-28: First read in House and referred to House Judiciary (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-28: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/306309.pdf)

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- 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)
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## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/306309.pdf)

## Related
- [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)
- [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1180-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).