South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1181: prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 192

Plain-language summary

HB 1181 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: Bobbi Andera (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Red Dawn Foster (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 192.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bobbi Andera (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); Red Dawn Foster (Democratic); and 6 more.