South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1215: authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.
Status: Signed into law, March 30, 2026
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.
From the enrolled text, March 11, 2026:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 34-46: A board of county commissioners may approve a license to operate a cigar bar outside of the boundary of a municipality, within its jurisdiction. A governing body of a municipality may approve a license to operate a cigar bar within its jurisdiction. Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 34-46: A person may apply to a county or municipality for a license to operate a cigar bar on the same premises as an establishment licensed under subdivision 35-4-2(4), (6), (12), or (16). The governing body of the county or municipality shall hold a public hearing and make a final decision on the application for a license to operate a cigar bar in the same manner utilized for an on-sale license application pursuant to § 35-2-1.2. Section 3. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 34-46: To be eligible for a license issued pursuant to section 1 of this Act, the establishment must: (1) Have a humidor on the premises; (2) Be enclosed by solid walls or windows, a solid ceiling, and a solid door; (3) …
Sponsors
- Chris Karr (R, SD-011) · primary sponsor
- Will Mortenson (R, HD-024) · primary sponsor
- Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010)
- Amber Arlint (R, HD-012)
- Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008)
- Steve Duffy (R, HD-032)
- Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
- Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
- Dylan Jordan (R, HD-004)
- Elizabeth May (R, HD-027)
- Jim Mehlhaff (R, SD-024)
- Scott Moore (R, HD-023)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Delivered to the Governor
- : Signed by the President
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Concurred in amendments
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Motion to amend
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in Senate and referred to State Affairs
Votes
- Do Pass Amended (March 9, 2026): 28 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (March 4, 2026): 8 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Concurred in amendments (February 10, 2026): 63 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 9, 2026): 59 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 6, 2026): 11 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Administrative Procedure, Tobacco, Licensure, Public Health and Safety, Alcoholic Beverages
Common questions
- What is HB1215?
- HB1215 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.
- What does HB1215 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.
- What is the status of HB1215?
- Signed into law as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1215?
- Chris Karr (R, SD-011), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1215?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26396
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.