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HB 1049·SD·house

protect electric infrastructure in this state.

Signed into LawFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Commerce and Energy
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Signed by the Governor

Mar 12, 2026

Summary

The bill prohibits certain foreign‑owned entities and non‑U.S. citizens from owning, operating, or controlling electric generation, transmission, or distribution facilities in the state. Violations can trigger forfeiture of the facility, forced divestiture, and unenforceable contracts, with the Public Utilities Commission empowered to investigate and enforce. It aims to protect the state's electric infrastructure from foreign influence.

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