SB17

Prohibit a candidate or political committee from accepting contributions or loans made by a foreign national, to provide a penalty therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Complete·3/12/26

South Dakota SB17 prohibits candidates and political committees from accepting contributions or loans from foreign nationals.

South Dakota SB17 amends state law to prohibit candidates and political committees from accepting contributions or loans from foreign nationals. The bill also establishes penalties for violations, including misdemeanors and felonies for subsequent offenses within a calendar year. The law declares an emergency, effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

66 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

12:00 AM

House State Affairs Hearing

Feb 23

12:00 AM

House State Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 S.J. 529

Mar 9

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on March 09, 2026 S.J. 488

Mar 5

House

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 530