South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 127: limit nuisances caused by data centers.

In committee Last action February 18, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3 S.J. 25

Plain-language summary

SB 127 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: limit nuisances caused by data centers. Primary sponsor: Taffy Howard (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Red Dawn Foster (Democratic), Tamara Grove (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Peri Pourier (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Curt Voight (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3 S.J. 25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Taffy Howard (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Julie Auch (Republican); Red Dawn Foster (Democratic); and 8 more.