South DakotaSB 201101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)Senate

authorize the use of a drone for the location and recovery of mortally wounded deer and elk and to provide a penalty therefor.

Sponsored By: Mehlhaff, Jim (Republican)

In Committee

DronesGame, Fish, Parks and ForestryHuntingPenaltyPromulgation of Rules

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mehlhaff, Jim

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bahmuller, Jessica

    Republican • House

  • Emery, Eric

    Democratic • House

  • Goodwin, Tim

    Republican • House

  • Larson, Liz

    Democratic • Senate

  • Perry, Carl

    Republican • Senate

  • Reed, Tim S.

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 6 • No: 1

Senate vote 2/5/2026

Deferred to the 41st legislative day

Yes: 6 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Deferred to the 41st legislative day

    2/5/2026Senate
  2. Scheduled for hearing

    2/5/2026Senate
  3. First read in Senate and referred to

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    1/29/2026

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