FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 26, 2026

Contact: Josie Harms

Gov. Rhoden Signs Four Bills into Law

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following four bills into law:

• HB 1003 amends provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school employees;
• HB 1019 revises provisions regarding pesticide laws;
• HB 1201 authorizes the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs; and
• HB 1227 increases the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle.

Governor Rhoden has signed 62 bills into law and vetoed one this legislative session.

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