SB49

Safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.

Complete·3/30/26

South Dakota SB49 safeguards genetic data privacy and security for consumers.

South Dakota SB49 mandates direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to safeguard consumer genetic data privacy and security. Companies must provide clear privacy policies and notices, obtain express consent for data use, and allow consumers to revoke consent. Companies must also destroy biological samples within 30 days of consent revocation. The attorney general can impose civil penalties for violations, up to $5,000 per violation. Certain entities, like higher education institutions and forensic laboratories, are exempt.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Jan 20

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 30

Senate

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 549

Mar 11

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on March 11, 2026 S.J. 520

Mar 10

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 512