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South DakotaSB 60101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)Senate

restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for enforcement.

Sponsored By: Crabtree, Casey (Republican), Duffy, Steve (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Civil ForfeitureLand RecordsLiabilityPromulgation of RulesPropertyForeign Persons

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

Property dealings generally require no status checks

People who are not prohibited entities generally do not have to check whether another person is prohibited or covered by this law. They cannot be held liable under this law for failing to check. These protections apply unless another part of the law expressly says otherwise.

Prohibited entities must give up property

While a military installation exists in South Dakota, entities defined as prohibited under state law face statewide property restrictions. Covered interests include ownership, leases, easements, and purchase options—not just land near military sites. After applicable disposal deadlines expire, these entities cannot hold or obtain covered interests. They also cannot directly or indirectly control, finance, or hold interests in entities holding covered property. Inherited interests must be disposed of within three years of acquisition; other interests within two years after first acquisition in violation of this law.

Prohibited owners face court-ordered property loss

The South Dakota Attorney General must investigate alleged violations and can bring a court case after supporting an allegation. After starting the case, the Attorney General can demand relevant transaction, title, financing, ownership, and party-identification records. If the court finds a violation, it must void the interest from the judgment date and order forfeiture or termination. The case must begin within three years after evidence of the violation is referred to the Attorney General. A notice of the lawsuit must be recorded against the property.

Creditors paid before former property holders

After court-ordered forfeiture, the Attorney General sells the property and distributes the money in a set order. Sale costs, including approved fees and expenses, taxes, and assessments, come first. Next comes court-approved repayment of the Attorney General's investigation and legal costs. Valid property liens are paid in priority order, except liens kept in place under the sale terms. Any money left goes to whoever held the interest immediately before judgment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Crabtree, Casey

    Republican • Senate

  • Duffy, Steve

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Goodwin, Tim

    Republican • House

  • Vilhauer, Glen

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 119 • No: 0

House vote • 3/2/2026

Do Pass Amended

Yes: 65 • No: 0

House vote • 2/25/2026

Do Pass

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Do Pass Amended

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/5/2026

Do Pass Amended

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor

    3/12/2026Senate

  2. Delivered to the Governor

    3/5/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the Speaker

    3/4/2026House

  4. Signed by the President

    3/3/2026Senate

  5. Do Pass Amended

    3/2/2026House

  6. Do Pass

    2/25/2026House

  7. Scheduled for hearing

    2/25/2026House

  8. Scheduled for hearing

    2/19/2026House

  9. First read in House and referred to

    2/11/2026House

  10. Do Pass Amended

    2/10/2026Senate

  11. Remove from Consent Calendar

    2/9/2026Senate

  12. Certified uncontested, placed on consent

    2/5/2026Senate

  13. Do Pass Amended

    2/5/2026Senate

  14. Motion to amend

    2/5/2026Senate

  15. Scheduled for hearing

    2/5/2026Senate

  16. First read in Senate and referred to

    1/13/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    1/7/2026

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