HB1066

Passed Origin

Revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.

House BillMary Fitzgerald(R)Taffy Howard(R)Introduced Jan 15, 2026Last action Feb 26, 2026

This bill clarifies South Dakota's theft law for contractors and subcontractors by specifying that it is not illegal to withhold payment from them while their work is pending completion and final approval. The change protects property owners and general contractors who reasonably hold back funds until subcontractors finish their work, rather than treating such withholding as potential theft.

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Changes to Existing Law

1 section affected+345-0

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§ 44-9-13amended

History (11)

Feb 26, 2026S
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Feb 26, 2026S
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 0.
Feb 26, 2026S
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Feb 10, 2026S
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 234
Feb 9, 2026H
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 46, NAYS 19. H.J. 263
Feb 6, 2026H
House of Representatives Deferred with pending amendment (Rule 5-17) H.J. 248
Feb 5, 2026H
House of Representatives Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 238
Feb 4, 2026H
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 10
Feb 4, 2026H
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 10
Feb 4, 2026H
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
Jan 15, 2026H
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 36