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HB 1280·SD·house

increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.

Signed into LawFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Howard
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Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-11

Mar 12, 2026

Summary

The bill bans the use of drones to surveil, interfere with, or record any South Dakota military installation, vehicle, aircraft, or weapons system without written permission from the installation commander. Violations are classified as a Class 6 felony. It also authorizes law‑enforcement officers to jam, hack, or physically capture drones that pose an imminent public‑safety threat.

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