South Dakota 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB 201 — authorize the use of a drone for the location and recovery of mortally wounded deer and elk and to provide a penalty therefor.

Last action — Introduced

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

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

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced

Sponsors

  • SD member #4787 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • SD member #4787

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 201 do?
authorize the use of a drone for the location and recovery of mortally wounded deer and elk and to provide a penalty therefor.
Who sponsors SB 201?
SB 201 is sponsored by SD member #4787.
What is the current status of SB 201?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 201?
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