SB 135

South Dakota Senate bill in Session 71.

Status: enacted. Latest action: March 30, 2026.

protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.

Bill ID SD-71-SB-135
Session 71
Status enacted
Committee House State Affairs
Senate enacted 2026-03-30
Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

An Act to protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.

Sponsor
Karr, Chris
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-26 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-30 Status enacted
2026-03-30 Latest Action Signed by the Governor
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