South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota SB186: authorize the shipment of distilled spirits directly to consumers, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Status: Failed, February 12, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to authorize the shipment of distilled spirits directly to consumers, and to provide a penalty therefor.
From the introduced text, January 29, 2026:
An Act to authorize the shipment of distilled spirits directly to consumers, and to provide a penalty therefor. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to a NEW CHAPTER in title 35: [ADDED: Terms used in this chapter mean:] [ADDED: (1) "Common carrier," a commercial firm, whose services are open to the general public, engaged in the business of transporting goods for a fee;] [ADDED: (2) "Department," the Department of Revenue;] [ADDED: (3) "Direct shipper," a distillery that has obtained a distilled spirits direct shipper license under this chapter;] [ADDED: (4) "Distilled spirits carrier," a common carrier that has obtained a distilled spirits license under this chapter;] [ADDED: (5) "Distillery," a firm that produces distilled spirits and holds a federal distilled spirits permit; and] [ADDED: (6) "Purchase price," the price of a product charged to the end consumer before the application of South Dakota state and local taxes.] Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to a NEW CHAPTER in title 35: [ADDED: A distillery located within or outside of the state may obtain a distilled spirits direct shipper license. An applicant for an initial or renewed distilled spirits direct shipper license shall:] [ADDED: (1) File an application with the department on a form prescribed by …
Sponsors
- Tim Reed (R, 07) · primary sponsor
- Mike Weisgram (R, HD-024) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Deferred to the 41st legislative day
- : Motion to amend
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in Senate and referred to Commerce and Energy
Votes
- Deferred to the 41st legislative day (February 12, 2026): 6 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: Fees, Licensure, Taxation, Penalty, Promulgation of Rules, Alcoholic Beverages, Reports
Common questions
- What is SB186?
- SB186 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): authorize the shipment of distilled spirits directly to consumers, and to provide a penalty therefor.
- What does SB186 do?
- In its own words: An Act to authorize the shipment of distilled spirits directly to consumers, and to provide a penalty therefor.
- What is the status of SB186?
- Failed as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: Deferred to the 41st legislative day (February 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB186?
- Tim Reed (R, 07), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB186?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27177
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.