South Dakota · 2026
SB 201
authorize the use of a drone for the location and recovery of mortally wounded deer and elk and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Summary AI-generated
South Dakota Senate Bill 201 proposes to authorize the use of drones for locating and recovering mortally wounded deer and elk. The legislation also includes provisions to establish a penalty for violations related to this authorization.
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Sponsors
- Carl Perry Republican lead
- Eric Emery Democratic lead
- Jessica Bahmuller Republican lead
- Jim Mehlhaff Republican lead
- Liz Larson Democratic lead
- Tim Goodwin Republican lead
- Tim Reed Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred to the 41st legislative day | upper | pass | 6 | 1 | 0 | Feb 5, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |