South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 201: authorize the use of a drone for the location and recovery of mortally wounded deer and elk and to provide a penalty therefor.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1 S.J. 12

Plain-language summary

SB 201 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: authorize the use of a drone for the location and recovery of mortally wounded deer and elk and to provide a penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Jessica Bahmuller (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Carl Perry (Republican), Tim Reed (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1 S.J. 12.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jim Mehlhaff (Republican); Jessica Bahmuller (Republican); Eric Emery (Democratic); Tim Goodwin (Republican); and 3 more.