South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 81: clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.

Enacted Last action March 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 S.J. 488

Plain-language summary

SB 81 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal. Primary sponsor: Tim Goodwin (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), John Carley (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Rebecca Reimer (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), John Shubeck (Republican), Curt Voight (Republican), Brandon Wipf (Republican), Larry Zikmund (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 S.J. 488.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tim Goodwin (Republican); Taffy Howard (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); and 13 more.