SB94

Revise provisions pertaining to open records.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota SB94 revises open records provisions to exclude certain personal and sensitive information from public access.

South Dakota SB94 modifies the state's open records law to exclude specific types of personal and sensitive information from public disclosure. The bill outlines categories of records that remain exempt from public access, including personal information of students, personal records of public officials, attorney work product, social security numbers, and emergency response plans. It also specifies that certain medical records, trade secrets, and proprietary information remain confidential.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Deferred to the 41st legislative day

8 Yea

RRRRRDRR

1 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 9

12:00 AM

Senate State Affairs Hearing

Feb 6

12:00 AM

Senate State Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 9

Senate

Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

Feb 9

Senate

State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1. S.J. 21

Feb 6

Senate

Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1