South Dakota HB1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.

From the enrolled text, March 10, 2026:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 13-35-2 be AMENDED: 13-35-2. The board of a school district may impose a charge for any meal provided through the school district's food services program to: (1) Any student other than a student who is eligible for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program, 42 U.S.C. § 1751, et seq. (January 1, 2026), or the School Breakfast Program, 42 U.S.C. § 1773 (January 1, 2026); (2) An employee of the school district; or (3) Any other individual, not otherwise exempted in accordance with section 2 of this Act. Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-35: If a student is eligible for reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program, 42 U.S.C. § 1751, et seq. (January 1, 2026), or the School Breakfast Program, 42 U.S.C. § 1773 (January 1, 2026), the board of a school district may not impose a charge upon the student for any meals served by the district through the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program. Section 3. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-35: On or …

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Sponsors

• Brandon Wipf (R, SD-022) · primary sponsor
• Kadyn Wittman (D, HD-015) · primary sponsor
• Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010)
• Jessica Bahmuller (R, HD-019)
• Roger Degroot (R, HD-007)
• Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
• Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
• Erin Healy (D, HD-010)
• Mellissa Heermann (R, HD-007)
• John Hughes (R, HD-013)
• David Kull (R, HD-002)
• Liz Larson (D, SD-010)

Latest actions

1. March 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor
2. March 12, 2026: Delivered to the Governor
3. March 11, 2026: Signed by the President
4. March 10, 2026: Signed by the Speaker
5. March 9, 2026: Do Pass Amended
6. March 9, 2026: Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6
7. March 5, 2026: Report out of committee without recommendation
8. March 5, 2026: Recalled from committee (Rule 7-7) Committee on Appropriations
9. March 5, 2026: Tabled
10. March 5, 2026: Scheduled for hearing

Votes

• Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 (March 9, 2026): 20 yea, 14 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (March 9, 2026): 20 yea, 14 nay, passed
• Tabled (March 5, 2026): 5 yea, 4 nay, passed
• Do Pass (March 3, 2026): 5 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 24, 2026): 46 yea, 20 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 23, 2026): 7 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1082?

HB1082 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.

What does HB1082 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.

What is the status of HB1082?

Signed into law as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1082?

Brandon Wipf (R, SD-022), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1082?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26516