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South Dakota Legislature recognizes Scouting America Day at the Capitol

Original title: recognizing Scouting America Day at the Capitol and celebrating Scouting America for one hundred sixteen years of service to American youth.

Last action · February 5, 2026: CommemorationsSponsors: Bethany Soye and 10 others

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What This Bill Proposed

The South Dakota Legislature officially recognizes Scouting America Day at the Capitol and celebrates the organization for 116 years of service to American youth.

Why it matters

Changes only the honorary designation of the day; no state funding, legal requirements, or public service changes are enacted by this resolution.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Scouting America

Receives formal legislative recognition from the State of South Dakota.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide any funding to Scouting America?
No, this is a commemorative legislative resolution and does not appropriate any funds.
What was Scouting America previously known as?
Scouting America was formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Feb 5, 2026House
    Commemorations

Version history

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Connected Entities

South Dakota, Boy Scouts of America, Scouting America
locationSouth Dakota“State where the legislature passed the commemoration”Map →
OrganizationBoy Scouts of America“Former name of Scouting America”Map →
OrganizationScouting America“Organization recognized by the legislative commemoration”Map →

Sources

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sdlegislature.gov

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