HB1246

Prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota HB1246 prohibits confidentiality agreements on data center construction and development.

South Dakota HB1246 mandates that any agreement between state agencies, political subdivisions, and non-governmental entities regarding the construction, development, or location of data centers must be public records. The bill explicitly prohibits confidentiality or nondisclosure clauses in such agreements. A "data center" is defined as any facility used for the dissemination, management, processing, and storage of electronic data and information.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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37 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 18

12:00 AM

House State Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 20

House

House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 30, NAYS 37. H.J. 391

Feb 18

House

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 18

House

Scheduled for hearing