South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 137: establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.

Enacted Last action March 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548

Plain-language summary

SB 137 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech. Primary sponsor: Amber Hulse (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Matt Roby (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Amber Hulse (Republican); Logan Manhart (Republican); Tim Goodwin (Republican); Taffy Howard (Republican); and 2 more.