# South Dakota SB 60: restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for enforcement. South Dakota SB 60, restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for enforcement., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) Senate bill sponsored by Crabtree, Casey (Republican), Duffy, Steve (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-12 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-10-19). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-SB60-2026 - As of: 2026-10-19 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: South Dakota SB 60 - State: South Dakota - Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) - Title: restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for enforcement. - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2026-01-13 - Last action: 2026-03-12, Signed by the Governor - Sponsors: Crabtree, Casey (Republican), Duffy, Steve (Republican) - Cosponsors: 2 - Subjects: Civil Forfeiture, Land Records, Liability, Promulgation of Rules, Property, Foreign Persons - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 4 (119 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 4 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Property dealings generally require no status checks: benefit, low. 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: cost, low. 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, thes… - Prohibited owners face court-ordered property loss: cost, low. 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 violati… - Creditors paid before former property holders: mixed, low. 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… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Crabtree, Casey (Republican), Senate - Sponsor: Duffy, Steve (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Vilhauer, Glen (Republican), Senate ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-03-02 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 65 | 0 | | | 2026-02-25 | House | Do Pass | pass | 12 | 0 | | | 2026-02-10 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 34 | 0 | | | 2026-02-05 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 8 | 0 | | ## Actions (16) - 2026-03-12: Signed by the Governor (Senate) - 2026-03-05: Delivered to the Governor (Senate) - 2026-03-04: Signed by the Speaker (House) - 2026-03-03: Signed by the President (Senate) - 2026-03-02: Do Pass Amended (House) - 2026-02-25: Do Pass (House) - 2026-02-25: Scheduled for hearing (House) - 2026-02-19: Scheduled for hearing (House) - 2026-02-11: First read in House and referred to (House) - 2026-02-10: Do Pass Amended (Senate) - 2026-02-09: Remove from Consent Calendar (Senate) - 2026-02-05: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (Senate) - 2026-02-05: Do Pass Amended (Senate) - 2026-02-05: Motion to amend (Senate) - 2026-02-05: Scheduled for hearing (Senate) - 2026-01-13: First read in Senate and referred to (Senate) ## Bill text - Introduced, 2026-01-07: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305645.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/305645.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) - [South Dakota bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/south-dakota/bills) - [South Dakota state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/south-dakota) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-SB60-2026 (as of 2026-10-19).