South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1246: prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.

Did not advance Last action February 20, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 30, NAYS 37 H.J. 391

Plain-language summary

HB 1246 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers. Primary sponsor: John Hughes (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Joy Hohn (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), MyKala Voita (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 30, NAYS 37 H.J. 391.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Hughes (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Joy Hohn (Republican); Dylan Jordan (Republican); and 5 more.