South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 2 D cosponsors

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 — Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1 S.J. 12

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf January 29, 2026

Action History

  1. Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1 S.J. 12

  2. Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

  3. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 160

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 98 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (98)

98 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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 201?
SB 201 is sponsored by Tim Reed (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Jessica Bahmuller (Republican), and Jim Mehlhaff (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 201?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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