South Dakota · 2026

SB 235

protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers, to clarify authority to regulate data centers, and to modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services by a data center.

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South Dakota Senate Bill 235 aims to protect residents from increased utility costs and shortages attributed to data centers. The legislation seeks to clarify the authority to regulate data centers and modify provisions regarding the purchasing of goods and services by these facilities.

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Roll-call votes on this bill

QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
Do Pass Amended upper fail 4 5 0 Feb 18, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
Deferred to the 41st legislative day upper pass 5 4 0 Feb 18, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0