South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1061: require the acceptance of cash as payment in certain transactions.

In committee Last action January 23, 2026: Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4 H.J. 5

Plain-language summary

HB 1061 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require the acceptance of cash as payment in certain transactions. Primary sponsor: John Sjaarda (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Greg Blanc (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4 H.J. 5.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Sjaarda (Republican); Julie Auch (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); Greg Blanc (Republican); and 4 more.