South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1280: increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1280 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures. Primary sponsor: Taffy Howard (Republican), Terri Jorgenson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taffy Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Terri Jorgenson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-10 H.J. 546
- Signed by the President S.J. 512
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 542
- Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 481
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, S.J. 34
- Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 34
- Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 398
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 5 H.J. 423
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
- Military and Veterans Affairs Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0
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