S.B. 235: Protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers, to clarify authority to regulate data centers, and to modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services by a data center.

What happened, and when

1. February 18, 2026 In committee

   S.B. 235 went to committee in the Senate. sdlegislature.gov primary source [1] The official action text: State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 4, NAYS 5. S.J. 27.

2. February 5, 2026 In committee

   S.B. 235 went to committee in the Senate. sdlegislature.gov primary source [1] The official action text: Referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 199.

3. February 4, 2026 Introduced

   S.B. 235 was introduced in the Senate. sdlegislature.gov primary source [1] The official action text: First Reading Senate S.J. 180.

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Sources

1. S.B. 235 on the legislature's site sdlegislature.gov

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