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Data center utility cost protections

Protects residents from higher utility costs and shortages caused by data centers and clarifies regulators' authority over data center electric service.

Where it stands

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Signed by the GovernorMar 306 months ago

Body
South Dakota Legislature
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 27
Votes
Senate 33-1 (concurrence), House 60-7
Sponsors
R (Republican)Republican
Data centers
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Timeline

  1. Mar 30 6 months ago

    Signed by the Governor

  2. Mar 10 6 months ago

    Senate concurred in amendments 33-1

  3. Mar 5 6 months ago

    Passed House as amended 60-7

  4. Feb 20 7 months ago

    Passed Senate as amended 34-0

  5. Jan 27 8 months ago

    First read in Senate

Sponsors

  • R (Republican)Jon Hansen
  • R (Republican)Chris Karr