South Dakota SB100: Limit the imposition of restrictions on the carrying of a concealed pistol and other items of self-defense while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to limit the imposition of restrictions on the carrying of a concealed pistol and other items of self-defense while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to limit the imposition of restrictions on the carrying of a concealed pistol and other items of self-defense while on the campus of a public institution of higher education. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-39A: Except as otherwise provided in section 2 of this Act, neither the South Dakota Board of Technical Education nor any institution under the control of the board may restrict or limit the lawful carrying, possession, storage, or transportation of: (1) A concealed pistol, as defined in § 22-1-2, and compatible ammunition, by any individual holding an enhanced permit, a restricted enhanced permit, or a reciprocal permit in accordance with chapter 23-7, within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution; (2) A stun gun, as defined in § 22-1-2, by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution; or (3) Mace, pepper spray, or other chemical irritant by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution. Section 2. …

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Sponsors

• Spencer Gosch (R, HD-023) · primary sponsor
• Mykala Voita (R, SD-021) · primary sponsor
• Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
• Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
• John Carley (R, SD-029)
• Tamara Grove (R, SD-026)
• Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)
• Kevin Jensen (R, SD-016)
• Phil Jensen (R, SD-033)
• Dylan Jordan (R, HD-004)
• Tina Mulally (R, HD-035)
• Lauren Nelson (R, SD-018)

Votes

• Do Pass Amended (March 6, 2025): 55 yea, 14 nay, passed
• Do Pass (March 5, 2025): 10 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 12, 2025): 33 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 10, 2025): 7 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB100?

SB100 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Limit the imposition of restrictions on the carrying of a concealed pistol and other items of self-defense while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.

What does SB100 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to limit the imposition of restrictions on the carrying of a concealed pistol and other items of self-defense while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.

What is the status of SB100?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2025.

Who sponsored SB100?

Spencer Gosch (R, HD-023), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB100?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25721