HB1092

Update provisions pertaining to open records.

Complete·3/12/26

South Dakota HB1092 updates the state's open records law to clarify and expand exemptions.

South Dakota HB1092 updates the state's open records law by adding and modifying exemptions to the public records act. The bill specifies that certain records, such as personal information, trade secrets, and security-related records, are not subject to public disclosure. It also adds new exemptions for records related to emergency management, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. The bill aims to balance transparency with the need to protect sensitive information.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

12:00 AM

Senate Local Government Hearing

Jan 27

12:00 AM

House Local Government Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562

Mar 5

House

Delivered to the Governor on March 05, 2026 H.J. 520

Mar 4

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 470