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SB 56

require that agencies promulgating permanent rules publish the rules and associated rulemaking forms on a state website.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger DeGroot and 4 co-sponsors

South Dakota requires agencies to publish permanent rules and rulemaking forms on a single state website for public access and regulatory transparency.

Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-06 S.J. 206
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Bill Summary · SB 56

Legislative bill overview

SB 56 mandates that South Dakota state agencies must publish all permanent rules and their associated rulemaking forms on a centralized state website. This creates a standardized, publicly accessible repository for regulatory information that agencies currently may publish across various platforms or locations.

Why is this important

Citizens, businesses, and legal professionals need reliable access to current regulations to ensure compliance and understand their rights and obligations. Consolidating this information in one official location reduces confusion, improves transparency, and decreases the compliance burden—particularly for small businesses that may lack resources to hunt across multiple agency websites.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Agencies may require funding and IT resources to digitize existing rules and maintain the centralized system, which could strain budgets
  • Maintenance burden: Agencies must ensure information stays current; outdated rules on the website could create legal liability or public confusion
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't clarify whether "associated rulemaking forms" includes all documents or only essential application materials, potentially creating disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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