# South Dakota HB 1201: authorize the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs.

South Dakota HB 1201, authorize the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Roby, Matt (Republican), Vilhauer, Glen (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-02-26 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1201
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: authorize the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-29
- Last action: 2026-02-26, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: Roby, Matt (Republican), Vilhauer, Glen (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Subjects: Crimes, Gambling, Lottery, Nonprofit Corporations, Students
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (74 yes, 46 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Booster clubs gain fundraising games with limits: mixed, low. South Dakota booster clubs can hold bingo games and lotteries without those activities being treated as gambling. Other eligible groups include religious, charitable, educational, and fraternal organizations; civic and service clubs; congressionally chartered veterans’ organizations; volunteer fire…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Roby, Matt (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Vilhauer, Glen (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Emery, Eric (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jordan, Dylan C. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Pischke, Tom (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Roe, Kent (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Shubeck, John (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Uhre-Balk, Nicole (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Van Diepen, Kevin (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Wipf, Brandon (Republican), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-18 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 19 | 15 |   |
| 2026-02-17 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 5 | 2 |   |
| 2026-02-10 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 39 | 27 |   |
| 2026-02-06 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 11 | 2 |   |

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-29: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303866.pdf)

## Related bills

- 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)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed)
- HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303866.pdf)

## Related
- [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 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 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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1201-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).