South Dakota authorizes certain bird egg salvage for permit holders

Original title: authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs.

Last action · March 12, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: Kevin Jensen and 9 others

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What This Bill Does

South Dakota enacted House Bill 1265 to permit individuals holding specific federal permits to salvage certain bird eggs, amending state wildlife protections effective January 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes state law to allow federally permitted individuals to collect certain bird eggs without facing misdemeanor penalties, excluding eggs from species whose taking is permanently prohibited.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Permit Holders

Individuals holding a migratory bird special purpose salvage permit are legally authorized to conduct egg salvage activities without violating state misdemeanor prohibitions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is allowed to salvage bird eggs under this law?

Individuals who hold a migratory bird special purpose salvage permit issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Can someone salvage eggs from any bird species?

No, the cannot involve the eggs of birds whose taking or killing is prohibited at all times.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

15 actions

Mar 12, 2026HouseEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
Mar 9, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to the Governor
Mar 5, 2026Senate
Signed by the President
Mar 4, 2026House
Signed by the Speaker
Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee
Concurred in amendments
Feb 26, 2026SenateCommittee
Do Pass Amended

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Feb 24, 2026Senate
Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Feb 24, 2026SenateCommittee
Do Pass Amended
Feb 24, 2026Senate
Motion to amend
Feb 24, 2026Senate
Scheduled for hearing
Feb 12, 2026SenateIntroduced
First read in Senate and referred to
Feb 11, 2026HouseFloor
Do Pass
Feb 10, 2026HouseCommittee
Do Pass
Feb 10, 2026House
Scheduled for hearing
Feb 4, 2026HouseIntroduced
First read in House and referred to

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