South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 82: prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 82 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: Taffy Howard (Republican), John Shubeck (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), John Carley (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Will Mortenson (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Rebecca Reimer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 S.J. 488.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Taffy Howard (Republican); John Shubeck (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); John Carley (Republican); and 9 more.