# South Dakota SB 129: update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.

South Dakota SB 129, update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) Senate bill sponsored by Reed, Tim S. (Republican), Roby, Matt (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-04 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota SB 129
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-26
- Last action: 2026-03-04, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: Reed, Tim S. (Republican), Roby, Matt (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Construction Standards, Planning, Zoning and Housing Programs
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (115 yes, 4 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 3

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Default building standards where local rules lack: mixed, low. Covered construction starting after July 1, 2026, must use the 2024 International Building Code as its design base. This applies in South Dakota areas without a local construction ordinance under the law. Local governments can adopt ordinances to administer and enforce these standards. Residential…
- Updated local building rules with homeowner protections: mixed, low. South Dakota local governments that adopt nonresidential building rules must base them on the 2024 International Building Code. They can change or remove parts of the code, but cannot require sprinklers in single-family homes. These ordinances exclude mobile or manufactured homes built to federal h…
- Updated upkeep rules for property owners: mixed, low. South Dakota local governments that adopt upkeep rules for existing buildings and premises must use the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code. They can change or remove parts of the code. Ordinance changes take effect upon adoption and filing with the municipal finance officer or, for counti…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Reed, Tim S. (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Roby, Matt (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-20 | House | Do Pass | pass | 64 | 3 |   |
| 2026-02-12 | House | Do Pass | pass | 10 | 1 |   |
| 2026-02-05 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 34 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 7 | 0 |   |

## Actions (17)

- 2026-03-04: Signed by the Governor (Senate)
- 2026-02-25: Delivered to the Governor (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Signed by the Speaker (House)
- 2026-02-23: Signed by the President (Senate)
- 2026-02-20: Do Pass (House)
- 2026-02-19: Deferred to another day (House)
- 2026-02-18: Deferred to another day (House)
- 2026-02-17: Deferred to another day (House)
- 2026-02-12: Do Pass (House)
- 2026-02-12: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-02-09: Referred to (House)
- 2026-02-06: First Reading House (House)
- 2026-02-05: Do Pass (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Do Pass (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-01-26: First read in Senate and referred to (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-25: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/304390.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 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)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/304390.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 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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-SB129-2026 (as of 2026-10-19).