25.367.14 100th Legislative Session 100
2025 South Dakota Legislature
Senate Bill 100
ENROLLED
AN ACT
ENTITLED An Act to limit the imposition of restrictions on the carrying of a concealed
pistol and other items of self -defense while on the campus of a public
institution of higher education.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-39A:
Except as otherwise provided in section 2 of this Act, neither the South Dakota
Board of Technical Education nor any institution under the control of the board may restrict
or limit the lawful carrying, possession, storage, or transportation of:
(1) A concealed pistol, as defined in § 22-1-2, and compatible ammunition, by any
individual holding an enhanced permit, a restricted enhanced permit, or a
reciprocal permit in accordance with chapter 23-7, within the boundaries of the
institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or
the institution;
(2) A stun gun, as defined in § 22-1-2, by any individual within the boundaries of the
institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or
the institution; or
(3) Mace, pepper spray, or other chemical irritant by any individual within the
boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased
by the board or the institution.
Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-39A:
The South Dakota Board of Technical Education or an institution under the control
of the board may restrict or limit the lawful carrying or possession of any item referenced
in subdivision (1), (2), or (3) of section 1 of this Act:
(1) In a clearly designated portion of a building or structure, only if any of the following
are present: 25.367.14 2 100
SB100 ENROLLED
(a) More than fifty-five gallons of flammable liquid, as identified in 29 C.F.R.
§ 1910.106 (January 1, 2025);
(b) Significant quantities of hazardous materials classified as Category 3 or
higher by the 704 Hazard Identification System of the National Fire
Protection Association;
(c) K-size cylinders containing corrosive, reactive, flammable, toxic, or oxidizer
gases classified as Category 2 or higher by the 704 Hazard Identification
System of the National Fire Protection Association;
(d) L-size cylinders of acetylene gas; or
(e) Magnetic resonance imaging equipment or nuclear magnetic resonance
equipment;
(2) In a room used for manufacturing or scientific research, if the concentration of
airborne particles is controlled in order to maintain an environment with minimal
pollutants;
(3) In a clearly designated portion of a building or structure to which a facility security
clearance applies or for which a federal security clearance is required; or
(4) In a building or structure during a special event, provided metal detectors and
armed security personnel are present at every public entrance to restrict the
possession of any dangerous weapon.
Whenever an individual is not carrying or in possession of any item referenced in
subdivision (1), (2), or (3) of section 1 of this Act, the individual shall store the item in a
locked case or safe.
Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit, restrict, or limit the lawful
carrying of any item referenced in subdivision (1), (2), or (3) of section 1 of this Act,
beyond that which is necessary to maintain safety, security, or cleanliness within the
designated area.
Section 3. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-53:
Except as otherwise provided in section 4 of this Act, neither the Board of Regents
nor any institution under the control of the board may restrict or limit the lawful carrying,
possession, storage, or transportation of:
(1) A concealed pistol, as defined in § 22-1-2, and compatible ammunition, by any
individual holding an enhanced permit, a restricted enhanced permit, or a
reciprocal permit in accordance with chapter 23-7, within the boundaries of the 25.367.14 3 100
SB100 ENROLLED
institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or
the institution;
(2) A stun gun, as defined in § 22-1-2, by any individual within the boundaries of the
institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or
the institution; or
(3) Mace, pepper spray, or other chemical irritant by any individual within the
boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased
by the board or the institution.
Section 4. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-53:
The Board of Regents or an institution under the control of the board may restrict
or limit the lawful carrying or possession of any item referenced in subdivision (1), (2), or
(3) of section 3 of this Act:
(1) In a clearly designated portion of a building or structure, only if any of the following
are present:
(a) More than fifty-five gallons of flammable liquid, as identified in 29 C.F.R.
§ 1910.106 (January 1, 2025);
(b) Significant quantities of hazardous materials classified as Category 3 or
higher by the 704 Hazard Identification System of the National Fire
Protection Association;
(c) K-size cylinders containing corrosive, reactive, flammable, toxic, or oxidizer
gases classified as Category 2 or higher by the 704 Hazard Identification
System of the National Fire Protection Association;
(d) L-size cylinders of acetylene gas; or
(e) Magnetic resonance imaging equipment or nuclear magnetic resonance
equipment;
(2) In a room used for manufacturing or scientific research, if the concentration of
airborne particles is controlled in order to maintain an environment with minimal
pollutants;
(3) In a clearly designated portion of a building or structure to which a facility security
clearance applies or for which a federal security clearance is required; or
(4) In a building or structure during a special event, provided metal detectors and
armed security personnel are present at every public entrance to restrict the
possession of any dangerous weapon. 25.367.14 4 100
SB100 ENROLLED
Whenever an individual is not carrying or in possession of any item referenced in
subdivision (1), (2), or (3) of section 3 of this Act, the individual shall store the item in a
locked case or safe.
Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit, restrict, or limit the lawful
carrying of any item referenced in subdivision (1), (2), or (3) of section 3 of this Act,
beyond that which is necessary to maintain safety, security, or cleanliness within the
designated area. 25.367.14 5 100
SB100 ENROLLED
An Act to limit the imposition of restrictions on the carrying of a concealed pistol and other
items of self-defense while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.
I certify that the attached Act originated in
the:
Senate as Bill No. 100
Secretary of the Senate
President of the Senate
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate
Speaker of the House
Attest:
Chief Clerk
Senate Bill No. 100
File No. ____
Chapter No. ______
Received at this Executive Office
this _____ day of _____________,
2025 at ____________M.
By
for the Governor
The attached Act is hereby
approved this ________ day of
______________, A.D., 2025
Governor
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ,
ss.
Office of the Secretary of State
Filed ____________, 2025
at _________ o'clock __M.
Secretary of State
By
Asst. Secretary of State