SB2

Provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.

Complete·2/11/26

South Dakota SB2 removes firearm silencers from the list of controlled weapons.

South Dakota SB2 amends the state's definition of "controlled weapon" to exclude firearm silencers. Previously, controlled weapons included firearm silencers, machine guns, and short shotguns. The bill's passage means that firearm silencers are no longer classified as controlled weapons under South Dakota law. This change affects individuals who own or possess firearm silencers, potentially impacting their legal status and regulations surrounding their use.

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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

Jan 28

12:00 AM

House Commerce and Energy Hearing

Jan 22

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 11

Senate

Signed by the Governor on February 11, 2026 S.J. 240

Feb 5

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on February 05, 2026 S.J. 197

Feb 4

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 186