South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1246: prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1246 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers. Primary sponsor: John Hughes (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Joy Hohn (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), MyKala Voita (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 30, NAYS 37 H.J. 391.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Joy Hohn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Dylan Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Sue Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Jamie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| MyKala Voita | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 30, NAYS 37 H.J. 391
- State Affairs Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3
- Scheduled for hearing
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 192