South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 1007 — amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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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 09, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence
  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    9 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

326 added · 307 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to House Bill 1007 expands the definition of a law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers. This change is significant because it recognizes the important role that tribal officers play in maintaining law and order within their communities, ensuring that they receive the same legal standing as other law enforcement personnel in South Dakota. By formally acknowledging tribal law enforcement, the bill aims to promote better cooperation and understanding between state and tribal authorities.

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26.216.18 101st Legislative Session 1007 South Dakota Legislature House Bill 1007 HOUSE ENGROSSED Introduced by:
26.216.19 101st Legislative Session 1007 South Dakota Legislature House Bill 1007 ENROLLED A N A CT ENTITLED An Act to amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
Representatives Emery, Baxter, Mortenson, Odenbach, and Pourier and Senators Grove, Foster, Rohl, and Smith at the request of the State-Tribal Relations An Act to amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
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 STATE OF SOUTH D AKOTA :
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26.216.19 2 1007 (e) The words, "neglect, negligently," and all words derived thereof, import a want of attention to the nature or probable consequences of an act or omission which a prudent person ordinarily bestows in acting in his or her own concerns;
26.216.18 2 1007 (e) The words, "neglect, negligently," and all words derived thereof, import a want of attention to the nature or probable consequences of an act or omission which a prudent person ordinarily bestows in acting in his or her own concerns;
Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
HB1007 ENROLLED 26.216.19 3 1007 (8) "Controlled weapon" includes any firearm silencer, machine gun, or short shotgun, as those terms are defined in subdivisions (17), (23), and (46) of this section;
26.216.18 3 1007 (8) "Controlled weapon" includes any firearm silencer, machine gun, or short shotgun, as those terms are defined in subdivisions (17), (23), and (46) of this section;
(h) Communications services facility, infrastructure or equipment involved in the carriage of essential communications services for both wired and Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
(h) Communications services facility, infrastructure or equipment involved in the carriage of essential communications services for both wired and HB1007 ENROLLED 26.216.19 4 1007 wireless communications, switching, routing, repeater/amplifier equipment or other electronic equipment, macro and micro wireless towers using federally licensed spectrum, video headend equipment, and satellite communications receiver or transmission equipment;
26.216.18 4 1007 wireless communications, switching, routing, repeater/amplifier equipment or other electronic equipment, macro and micro wireless towers using federally licensed spectrum, video headend equipment, and satellite communications receiver or transmission equipment;
(j) Facility either(i) whose owner or operator is required to submit a risk management plan under the federal Chemical Safety Information, Site Security, and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act (42 U.S.C.7412(r));
(j) Facility whose owner or operator is required to submit a risk management plan under the federal Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act, 42 U.S.C.
or(ii) is identified and regulated by the United States Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facility Anti–Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program;
or, 42 U.S.C.
Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
any device, although originally designed for use as a weapon, which is redesigned for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line throwing, safety or similar device;
26.216.18 5 1007 any device, although originally designed for use as a weapon, which is redesigned for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line throwing, safety or similar device;
surplus ordnance sold, loaned or given by the secretary of HB1007 ENROLLED 26.216.19 5 1007 the army pursuant to the provisions of 10 U.S.C.
surplus ordnance sold, loaned or given by the secretary of the army pursuant to the provisions of 10 U.S.C.
(22) "Law enforcement officer," any officer, prosecutor, or employee of the state or any of its political subdivisions or of the United States, or, while on duty, an agent or Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
(22) "Law enforcement officer," an individual who is:
26.216.18 6 1007 employee of a railroad or express company or security personnel of an airline or airport, who is responsible an individual who is:
(i) An officer, prosecutor, agent, or employee of the state or any of its political subdivisions or the United States;
HB1007 ENROLLED 26.216.19 6 1007 (i) An officer, prosecutor, agent, or employee of the state or any of its political subdivisions or the United States;
Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
(28) "Occupied structure," any structure:
26.216.18 7 1007 (28) "Occupied structure," any structure:
(29) "Offense" or "public offense," any crime, petty offense, violation of a city or county ordinance, or act prohibited by state or federal law;
HB1007 ENROLLED 26.216.19 7 1007 (29) "Offense" or "public offense," any crime, petty offense, violation of a city or county ordinance, or act prohibited by state or federal law;
Property Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
Property in possession of an actor may not be deemed property of another who has only a security interest therein, even if legal title is in the creditor pursuant to a conditional sales contract or other security agreement;
26.216.18 8 1007 in possession of an actor may not be deemed property of another who has only a security interest therein, even if legal title is in the creditor pursuant to a conditional sales contract or other security agreement;
(39) "Public officer," any person who holds a position in the state government or in any of its political subdivisions, by election or appointment, for a definite period, whose duties are fixed by law, and who is invested with some portion of the sovereign functions of government;
HB1007 ENROLLED 26.216.19 8 1007 (39) "Public officer," any person who holds a position in the state government or in any of its political subdivisions, by election or appointment, for a definite period, whose duties are fixed by law, and who is invested with some portion of the sovereign functions of government;
Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
(50) "Stun gun," any battery-powered, pulsed electrical device of high voltage and low or no amperage that can disrupt the central nervous system and cause temporary loss of voluntary muscle control of a person;
26.216.18 9 1007 (50) "Stun gun," any battery-powered, pulsed electrical device of high voltage and low or no amperage that can disrupt the central nervous system and cause temporary loss of voluntary muscle control of a person;
(53) "Victim," any natural person against whom the defendant in a criminal prosecution has committed or attempted to commit a crime;
HB1007 ENROLLED 26.216.19 9 1007 (53) "Victim," any natural person against whom the defendant in a criminal prosecution has committed or attempted to commit a crime;
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HB1007 ENROLLED 26.216.19 10 1007 An Act to amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
Received at this Executive Office I certify that the attached Act originated in this _____ day of _____________, the:
at ____________M.
House as Bill No.
1007 By Chief Clerk of the House for the Governor The attached Act is hereby approved this ________ day of Speaker of the House ______________, A.D., 2026 Attest:
Governor Chief Clerk of the House STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, ss.
Office of the Secretary of State President of the Senate Filed ____________, 2026 Attest:
at _________ o'clock __M.
Secretary of the Senate Secretary of State House Bill No.
1007 By File No.
____ Asst.
Secretary of State Chapter No.
______ HB1007 ENROLLED
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534

  2. Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-03 H.J. 480

  3. Signed by the President S.J. 434

  4. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 462

  5. Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 S.J. 399

  6. Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, S.J. 29

  7. Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 29

  8. Scheduled for hearing

  9. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 143

  10. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 0 H.J. 167

  11. House of Representatives Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 167 Amendment 1007A

  12. Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 151

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

  14. Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0 H.J. 7

  15. Scheduled for hearing

  16. First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 13

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 96 not signed on

Sponsors (9)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (96)

96 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Do Pass

Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 30001
Democratic 2001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 33002
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Otten — Yea
Jamie Smith Democratic Yea
Liz Larson Democratic Yea
Red Dawn Foster Democratic Not Voting
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 Amended

Passed 67 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 60003
Democratic 5000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 67003
% of votes cast 96%0%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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Yea
Rebecca Reimer Republican Yea
Roger DeGroot Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Not Voting

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Do Pass

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Bethany Soye Republican 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 Yea
Rebecca Reimer Republican Yea
Tim Reisch Republican Yea
Tim Walburg Republican Yea
Will Mortenson Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1007?
HB 1007 is sponsored by Jamie Smith (Democratic), Michael Rohl (Republican), Peri Pourier (Republican), Scott Odenbach (Republican), Will Mortenson (Republican), Red Dawn Foster (Democratic), Heather Baxter (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), and Eric Emery (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1007?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2026. Enacted.
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