HB1231

Clarify documentation requirements for assistance animals in rental dwelling units.

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Clarifies documentation requirements for assistance animals in rental dwelling units in South Dakota.

South Dakota HB1231 amends existing law to clarify documentation requirements for tenants seeking to use assistance animals in rental units. Landlords may require tenants to provide reliable documentation from a licensed health care provider confirming the tenant's disability and the need for the assistance animal. The documentation must be issued within the past year unless the disability is permanent or readily apparent. The landlord may verify the authenticity of the documentation by confirming the provider's licensure and that it was issued specifically for the tenant.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

RRRRRDRRRR

1 Nay

R

2 Absent

RR

Calendar

Feb 11

12:00 AM

House Commerce and Energy Hearing

Feb 6

12:00 AM

House Commerce and Energy Hearing

History

Feb 11

House

Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1

Feb 11

House

Commerce and Energy Tabled, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.

Feb 6

House

Scheduled for hearing