South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 129 — update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 S.J. 452

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Larry Rhoden (Republican) on March 04, 2026.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

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  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

104 added · 82 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 129 now mandates that local governments must comply with the 2024 edition of the International Building Code instead of the previous 2021 edition. This change is important because it ensures that construction standards are aligned with the most current safety and building practices, which can help improve public safety and building quality. Additionally, the bill still exempts mobile homes and single-family dwellings from certain requirements, maintaining flexibility for smaller housing types.

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26.751.9 101st Legislative Session 129 South Dakota Legislature Senate Bill 129 Introduced by:
26.751.10 101st Legislative Session 129 South Dakota Legislature Senate Bill 129 ENROLLED A N ACT ENTITLED An Act to update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.
Senator Reed An Act to update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.
B E IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE S TATE OF S OUTH D AKOTA :
B E IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE S TATE OF SOUTH D AKOTA :
If the governing body of any local unit of government adopts any ordinance prescribing standards for construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of any building other than a residential structure as defined in § 11-10-12, the ordinance shall must comply with the 2021 2024 edition of the International Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, Incorporated.
If the governing body of any local unit of government adopts any ordinance prescribing standards for construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of any building other than a residential structure as defined in § 11-10-12, the ordinance must comply with the 2024 edition of the International Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, Incorporated.
The governing body may amend, modify, or delete any portion of the International Building Code before enacting such an the ordinance.
The governing body may amend, modify, or delete any portion of the International Building Code before enacting the ordinance.
Additional deletions, modifications, and amendments to the county ordinance may be made by the governing body, and are effective upon their adoption and filing with the county auditor.
Additional deletions, modifications, and amendments to the county ordinance may be made by the governing body and are effective upon their adoption and filing with the county auditor.
NoAn ordinance may not apply to mobile or manufactured homes, as defined in chapter 32-7A that, which are constructed in compliance with the applicable prevailing standards of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development at the time of construction.
An ordinance may not apply to mobile or manufactured homes, as defined in chapter 32-7A, which are constructed in compliance with the applicable prevailing standards of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development at the time of construction.
No An ordinance may not require that any fire sprinkler be installed in a single family dwelling.
An ordinance may not require that any fire sprinkler be installed in a single family dwelling.
No An ordinance may not apply to any specialty resort or vacation home establishment as defined in chapter 34-18 that is constructed in compliance with the requirements of Group R-3 of the 2021 2024 edition of the International Building Code.
An ordinance may not apply to any specialty resort or vacation home establishment as defined in chapter 34-18 that is constructed in compliance with the requirements of Group R-3 of the 2024 edition of the International Building Code.
Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
26.751.10 2 129 11-10-6.
26.751.9 2 129 11-10-6.
The design standard for construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of any building commenced after July 1, 2026, within the boundaries of any local unit of government that has not adopted an ordinance prescribing the standards pursuant to § 11-10-5, must be based on the 2024 edition of the International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, Incorporated.
The design standard for construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of any building commenced after July 1, 2021 2026, within the boundaries of any local unit of government that has not adopted an ordinance prescribing such the standards pursuant to § 11-10-5 shall, must be based on the 2021 2024 edition of the International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, Incorporated.
For purposes of this section the term, "farmstead," means a farm or ranch, including any structure or building located on the land.
For purposes of this section, "farmstead" means a farm or ranch, including any structure or building located on the land.
The provisions of this section do not apply to any mobile or manufactured home, as defined in chapter 32-7A that, which is used for purposes other than residential and that which is constructed in compliance with the applicable prevailing standards of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development at the time of construction, if the structure complies with applicable accessibility standards for the occupancy intended.
The provisions of this section do not apply to any mobile or manufactured home, as defined in chapter 32-7A, which is used for purposes other than residential and which is constructed in compliance with the applicable prevailing standards of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development at the time of construction, if the structure complies with applicable accessibility standards for the occupancy intended.
The provisions of this section do not apply to any specialty resort or vacation home establishment as defined in chapter 34-18 that is constructed in compliance with the requirements of Group R-3 of the 2021 2024 edition of the International Building Code.
The provisions of this section do not apply to any specialty resort or vacation home establishment as defined in chapter 34-18 that is constructed in compliance with the requirements of Group R-3 of the 2024 edition of the International Building Code.
If the governing body of any local unit of government adopts any ordinance prescribing standards for maintenance of existing structures and premises, the ordinance shall must comply with the 2021 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the International Code Council, Incorporated.
If the governing body of any local unit of government adopts any ordinance prescribing standards for maintenance of existing structures and premises, the ordinance must comply with the 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the International Code Council, Incorporated.
The governing body may amend, modify, or delete any portion of the International Property Maintenance Code before enacting such an the ordinance.
The governing body may amend, modify, or delete any portion of the International Property Maintenance Code before enacting the ordinance.
Additional deletions, modifications, and amendments to the county ordinance may be made by the governing body, and are effective upon their adoption and filing with the county auditor.
Additional deletions, modifications, and amendments to the county ordinance may be made by the governing body and are effective upon their adoption and filing with the county auditor.
However, no An ordinance may not impose standards that conflict with the applicable prevailing standards of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
An ordinance may not impose standards that conflict with the applicable prevailing standards of the United States SB129 ENROLLED 26.751.10 3 129 Department of Housing and Urban Development at the time of construction for manufactured homes as defined in chapter 32-7A.
26.751.9 3 129 Development at the time of construction for manufactured homes as defined in chapter 32-7A.
The governing body of a municipality may enact requirements for construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of a residential structure by adopting the 2021 2024 edition of the International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council, Incorporated.
The governing body of a municipality may enact requirements for construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of a residential structure by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council, Incorporated.
The governing body may not require the installation of a sprinkler system in a residential structure or impose any requirements that are more stringent than the requirements in the 2021 2024 edition of the International Residential Code.
The governing body may not require the installation of a sprinkler system in a residential structure or impose any requirements that are more stringent than the requirements in the 2024 edition of the International Residential Code.
For purposes of this section, the term, residential structure, "residential structure" means a detached one-family or two-family dwelling, and townhouses not more than three stories in height, with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures any accessory structure of the dwelling or townhouse.
For purposes of this section, "residential structure" means a detached one-family or two-family dwelling, and townhouses not more than three stories in height, with a separate means of egress and any accessory structure of the dwelling or townhouse.
Underscores indicate new language.
SB129 ENROLLED 26.751.10 4 129 An Act to update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.
Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
Received at this Executive Office I certify that the attached Act originated in this _____ day of _____________, the:
at ____________M.
Senate as Bill No.
129 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.
129 By File No.
____ Asst.
Secretary of State Chapter No.
______ SB129 ENROLLED
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 S.J. 452

  2. Delivered to the Governor on 2026-02-25 S.J. 395

  3. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 435

  4. Signed by the President S.J. 365

  5. House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 64, NAYS 3 H.J. 395

  6. House of Representatives Deferred to another day , Passed, H.J. 372

  7. House of Representatives Deferred to another day , Passed, H.J. 361

  8. House of Representatives Deferred to another day , Passed, H.J. 341

  9. Local Government Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1 H.J. 10

  10. Scheduled for hearing

  11. Referred to House Local Government H.J. 262

  12. First Reading House H.J. 247

  13. Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 199

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

  15. Local Government Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 3

  16. Scheduled for hearing

  17. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Local Government S.J. 112

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 103 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (103)

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Votes

Do Pass

Passed 64 Yea · 3 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 58203
Democratic 4100
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 64303
% of votes cast 91%4%0%4%
How each member voted (70)
Member Party Vote
Kolbeck (Jack) — Yea
Van Diepen — Yea
Eric Emery Democratic Nay
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 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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Tim Goodwin Republican Yea
Tim Reisch Republican Yea
Tim Walburg Republican Yea
Tina Mulally Republican Not Voting
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

Passed 10 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8102
Unaffiliated 1000
Democratic 1000
Total 10102
% of votes cast 77%8%0%15%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Van Diepen — Yea
Kadyn Wittman Democratic Yea
Bobbi Andera Republican Yea
David Kull Republican Yea
Greg Jamison Republican Yea
Jeff Bathke Republican Not Voting
Mary Fitzgerald Republican Yea
Matt Roby Republican Yea
Mellissa Heermann Republican Yea
Phil Jensen Republican Nay
Roger DeGroot Republican Yea
Tina Mulally Republican Not Voting
Trish Ladner Republican Yea

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Do Pass

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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SB 129 is sponsored by Matt Roby (Republican) and Tim Reed (Republican).
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