SB 136·SD·senate
make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Jensen (Kevin)
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Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-23
Mar 30, 2026
Summary
The bill allocates $5 million from South Dakota’s general fund to the Department of Public Safety for grant programs that help volunteer fire departments purchase personal protective equipment. It applies to departments where at least 70% of firefighters are volunteers, and grants are awarded based on the greatest need. The emergency declaration makes the funding effective immediately.
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