South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 49 — safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Larry Rhoden (Republican) on March 30, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence
  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

147 added · 121 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SB 49 include the addition of new sections that clarify the terms related to genetic data, such as definitions for "biological sample," "consumer," and "service provider." These amendments aim to enhance the understanding of what constitutes genetic data and establish protections for consumers regarding the handling of their genetic information. This matters because it ensures that residents of South Dakota have clearer guidelines and protections regarding the privacy and security of their genetic data.

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26.533.11 101st Legislative Session 49 South Dakota Legislature Senate Bill 49 HOUSE JUDICIARY ENGROSSED Introduced by:
26.533.12 101st Legislative Session 49 South Dakota Legislature Senate Bill 49 ENROLLED A N A CT ENTITLED An Act to safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.
The Chair of the Committee on Judiciary at the request of the Attorney General An Act to safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.
B E IT ENACTED BY THE L EGISLATURE OF THE S TATE OF S OUTH D AKOTA :
B E IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE S TATE OF S OUTH D AKOTA :
or Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
or 26.533.12 2 49 (c) Delivers the results of the analysis of a biological sample or genetic data.
26.533.11 2 49 (c) Delivers the results of the analysis of a biological sample or genetic data.
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and SB49 ENROLLED 26.533.12 3 49 (f) Separate express consent for marketing by the direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, to another consumer, based on the consumer's genetic data, or by a third party, to another consumer, based on the consumer having ordered or purchased a genetic testing product or service;
26.533.11 3 49 (f) Separate express consent for marketing by the direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, to another consumer, based on the consumer's genetic data, or by a third party, to another consumer, based on the consumer having ordered or purchased a genetic testing product or service;
Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
SB49 ENROLLED 26.533.12 4 49 The provisions of sections 2 to 5, inclusive, of this Act do not apply to:
26.533.11 4 49 The provisions of sections 2 to 5, inclusive, of this Act do not apply to:
part 50 (December 4, 2025) and 21 C.F.R.
part 50 (December 4, 2025) and C.F.R.
Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
SB49 ENROLLED 26.533.12 5 49 An Act to safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.
Received at this Executive Office I certify that the attached Act originated in this _____ day of _____________, the:
at ____________M.
Senate as Bill No.
49 By Secretary of the Senate for the Governor The attached Act is hereby approved this ________ day of President of the Senate ______________, A.D., 2026 Attest:
Governor Secretary of the Senate STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, ss.
Office of the Secretary of State Speaker of the House Filed ____________, 2026 Attest:
at _________ o'clock __M.
Chief Clerk of the House Secretary of State Senate Bill No.
49 By File No.
____ Asst.
Secretary of State Chapter No.
______ SB49 ENROLLED
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549

  2. Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-11 S.J. 520

  3. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 553

  4. Signed by the President S.J. 512

  5. Senate Concurred in amendments , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 489

  6. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 2 H.J. 509

  7. Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, H.J. 31

  8. Judiciary Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0 H.J. 31

  9. Judiciary Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 31 Amendment 49B

  10. Scheduled for hearing

  11. Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 137

  12. First Reading House H.J. 125

  13. Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 83

  14. Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, S.J. 3

  15. Judiciary Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0 S.J. 3

  16. Judiciary Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 3 Amendment 49A

  17. Scheduled for hearing

  18. Scheduled for hearing

  19. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 13

Sponsors

  • Judiciary · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Judiciary

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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Votes

Concurred in amendments

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 30001
Democratic 3000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 34001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Otten — Yea
Jamie Smith Democratic Yea
Liz Larson Democratic Yea
Red Dawn Foster Democratic Yea
Amber Hulse Republican Yea
Arch Beal Republican Not Voting
Brandon Wipf Republican Yea
Carl Perry Republican Yea
Casey Crabtree Republican Yea
Chris Karr Republican Yea
Curt Voight Republican Yea
Glen Vilhauer Republican Yea
Greg Blanc Republican Yea
Helene Duhamel Republican Yea
Jim Mehlhaff Republican Yea
John Carley Republican Yea
Joy Hohn Republican Yea
Kevin Jensen Republican Yea
Kyle Schoenfish Republican Yea
Larry Zikmund Republican Yea
Lauren Nelson Republican Yea
Mark Lapka Republican Yea
Michael Rohl Republican Yea
Mykala Voita Republican Yea
Paul Miskimins Republican Yea
Randy Deibert Republican Yea
Sam Marty Republican Yea
Stephanie Sauder Republican Yea
Steve Kolbeck Republican Yea
Sue Peterson Republican Yea
Sydney Davis Republican Yea
Taffy Howard Republican Yea
Tamara Grove Republican Yea
Tim Reed Republican Yea
Tom Pischke Republican Yea

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Do Pass

Passed 65 Yea · 2 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 58203
Democratic 5000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 65203
% of votes cast 93%3%0%4%
How each member voted (70)
Member Party Vote
Kolbeck (Jack) — Yea
Van Diepen — Yea
Eric Emery Democratic Yea
Erik Muckey Democratic Yea
Erin Healy Democratic Yea
Kadyn Wittman Democratic Yea
Nicole Uhre-Balk Democratic Yea
Aaron Aylward Republican Yea
Al Novstrup Republican Yea
Amber Arlint Republican Yea
Bethany Soye Republican Not Voting
Bobbi Andera Republican Yea
Brandei Schaefbauer Republican Yea
Brian Mulder Republican Yea
Chris Kassin Republican Yea
Curt Massie Republican Yea
David Kull Republican Yea
Drew Peterson Republican Yea
Dylan Jordan Republican Nay
Greg Jamison Republican Yea
Heather Baxter Republican Yea
Jana Hunt Republican Yea
Jeff Bathke Republican Not Voting
Jessica Bahmuller Republican Yea
Jim Halverson Republican Yea
John Hughes Republican Yea
John Shubeck Republican Yea
John Sjaarda Republican Yea
Jon Hansen Republican Yea
Josephine Garcia Republican Yea
Julie Auch Republican Yea
Kaley Nolz Republican Yea
Karla Lems Republican Yea
Kathy Rice Republican Yea
Kent Roe Republican Yea
Keri Weems Republican Yea
Lana Greenfield Republican Yea
Leslie Heinemann Republican Yea
Liz May Republican Yea
Logan Manhart Republican Yea
Marty Overweg Republican Yea
Mary Fitzgerald Republican Yea
Matt Roby Republican Yea
Mellissa Heermann Republican Yea
Mike Derby Republican Yea
Mike Stevens Republican Yea
Mike Weisgram Republican Yea
Nick Fosness Republican Yea
Peri Pourier Republican Yea
Phil Jensen Republican Nay
Rebecca Reimer Republican Yea
Roger DeGroot Republican Yea
Scott Moore Republican Yea
Scott Odenbach Republican Yea
Spencer Gosch Republican Yea
Steve Duffy Republican Yea
Taylor Rehfeldt Republican Yea
Terri Jorgenson Republican Yea
Tesa Schwans Republican Yea
Tim Czmowski Republican Not Voting
Tim Goodwin Republican Yea
Tim Reisch Republican Yea
Tim Walburg Republican Yea
Tina Mulally Republican Yea
Tony Kayser Republican Yea
Tony Randolph Republican Yea
Travis Ismay Republican Yea
Trish Ladner Republican Yea
Will Mortenson Republican Yea
William Shorma Republican Yea

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Do Pass Amended

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10002
Democratic 1000
Total 11002
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Kadyn Wittman Democratic Yea
Curt Massie Republican Yea
David Kull Republican Yea
Jana Hunt Republican Yea
John Hughes Republican Yea
Mary Fitzgerald Republican Yea
Matt Roby Republican Yea
Mike Stevens Republican Yea
Peri Pourier Republican Not Voting
Rebecca Reimer Republican Yea
Tim Reisch Republican Not Voting
Tim Walburg Republican Yea
Will Mortenson Republican Yea

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