South Dakota authorizes direct-to-consumer sales of uninspected local meat pending federal legalization

Original title: provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.

Last action · February 17, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: Mark Lapka and 29 others

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What This Bill Does

South Dakota enacts a allowing livestock producers to sell uninspected, custom-slaughtered meat directly to end consumers at residences, farmers' markets, roadside stands, or temporary venues once federal law or a court ruling permits it.

Why it matters

Local livestock producers gain a new direct-to-consumer sales channel for custom-slaughtered beef, lamb, pork, and goat products, provided the animals are raised in-state for at least 90 days and proper warning labels are affixed, pending federal authorization.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Livestock producers

Producers are permitted to sell custom-slaughtered meat directly to end consumers at local venues once federal restrictions are removed.

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End consumers

Consumers are allowed to purchase uninspected, locally raised meat directly from producers at temporary venues, provided they agree not to resell or redistribute it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does this law actually take effect?

The law takes effect on the date the attorney general certifies to code counsel that direct-to-consumer sales of uninspected meat have been legalized under federal law by Congress or a federal court.

What conditions must the livestock meet to qualify?

The meat must come from cattle, sheep, swine, or goats raised by the producer for at least 90 days, slaughtered at a , and entirely raised, slaughtered, and processed within South Dakota.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

13 actions

Feb 17, 2026HouseEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
Feb 11, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to the Governor
Feb 10, 2026Senate
Signed by the President
Feb 9, 2026House
Signed by the Speaker
Feb 6, 2026SenateCommittee
Do Pass Amended
Feb 5, 2026SenateCommittee
Do Pass

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Feb 5, 2026Senate
Scheduled for hearing
Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced
First read in Senate and referred to
Jan 29, 2026HouseCommittee
Do Pass Amended
Jan 27, 2026HouseCommittee
Do Pass Amended
Jan 27, 2026House
Motion to amend
Jan 27, 2026House
Scheduled for hearing
Jan 15, 2026HouseIntroduced
First read in House and referred to

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