South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 235: protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers, to clarify authority to regulate data centers, and to modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services by a data center.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 235 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers, to clarify authority to regulate data centers, and to modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services by a data center. Primary sponsor: Casey Crabtree (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4 S.J. 27.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Crabtree | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4 S.J. 27
- State Affairs Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 4, NAYS 5 S.J. 27
- State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 27 Amendment 235A
- Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
- Referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 199
- First Reading Senate S.J. 180