South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1265: authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs.
Status: Signed into law, March 12, 2026
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs.
From the enrolled text, March 4, 2026:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 41-11-7 be AMENDED: 41-11-7. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an individual may not take, have in possession, or intentionally break or destroy any nest or the eggs of the kinds of birds, the taking or killing of which is at any time or at all times prohibited. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Nothing in this section prohibits any egg salvage activity if: (1) The individual holds a migratory bird special purpose salvage permit, issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, in accordance with 50 C.F.R § 21.95 (January 1, 2026); and (2) The salvage activity does not involve the eggs of birds, the taking or killing of which is at all times prohibited. An Act to authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs. I certify that the attached Act originated in the:Houseas Bill No.1265Chief Clerk of the HouseSpeaker of the HouseAttest:Chief Clerk of the HousePresident of the SenateAttest:Secretary of the SenateHouseBill No.[ADDED: 1265]File No. ____Chapter No. ______ Received at this Executive Officethis _____ day of _____________,2026 at ____________M.Byfor the GovernorThe attached Act is herebyapproved this ________ day of______________, A.D., 2026GovernorSTATE OF SOUTH …
Sponsors
- Kevin Jensen (R, SD-016) · primary sponsor
- Dylan Jordan (R, HD-004) · primary sponsor
- Julie Auch (R, HD-018)
- Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
- Josephine Garcia (R, HD-005)
- Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)
- Phil Jensen (R, 33)
- Tom Pischke (R, 25)
- Brandei Schaefbauer (R, HD-003)
- Tesa Schwans (R, HD-009)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Delivered to the Governor
- : Signed by the President
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Concurred in amendments
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Certified uncontested, placed on consent
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Motion to amend
- : Scheduled for hearing
Votes
- Concurred in amendments (March 3, 2026): 65 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (February 26, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (February 24, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 11, 2026): 54 yea, 11 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 10, 2026): 9 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Game, Fish, Parks and Forestry, Hunting, Hoghouse-Vehicle Bill
Common questions
- What is HB1265?
- HB1265 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs.
- What does HB1265 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs.
- What is the status of HB1265?
- Signed into law as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1265?
- Kevin Jensen (R, SD-016), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1265?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27040
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.