South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1280: increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.

Enacted Last action March 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562

Plain-language summary

HB 1280 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures. Primary sponsor: Taffy Howard (Republican), Terri Jorgenson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Taffy Howard (Republican); Terri Jorgenson (Republican).