South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 232: impose a one-year moratorium on the construction or expansion of hyperscale data centers.

In committee Last action February 18, 2026: State Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3 S.J. 27

Plain-language summary

SB 232 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: impose a one-year moratorium on the construction or expansion of hyperscale data centers. Primary sponsor: Taffy Howard (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): State Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3 S.J. 27.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Taffy Howard (Republican); Phil Jensen (Republican).