South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 235: protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers, to clarify authority to regulate data centers, and to modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services by a data center.

In committee Last action February 18, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4 S.J. 27

Plain-language summary

SB 235 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers, to clarify authority to regulate data centers, and to modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services by a data center. Primary sponsor: Casey Crabtree (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4 S.J. 27.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Casey Crabtree (Republican).