South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 88: clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.

Enacted Last action March 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 529

Plain-language summary

SB 88 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission. Primary sponsor: Mark Lapka (Republican), Karla Lems (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), John Carley (Republican), Red Dawn Foster (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Jon Hansen (Republican), Les Heinemann (Republican), Joy Hohn (Republican), John Hughes (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Liz May (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Kaley Nolz (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Marty Overweg (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican), MyKala Voita (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 529.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mark Lapka (Republican); Karla Lems (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); and 25 more.