South Dakota committee tables bill restricting online data processing for under-16s

The House Commerce and Energy Committee tabled House Bill 1309, a proposal to restrict processing of online personal data for individuals 16 and younger, after the sponsor asked for additional work on the measure. Committee chair accepted the sponsor’s request and Representative Greenfield moved to table the bill; Representative Schwantz seconded. The chair announced the motion carried and the bill was recorded as tabled.

The chair told attendees the committee would take in‑room testimony before online testimony for the day's items and that two bills would likely be tabled. No proponent or opponent testimony was heard on HB1309 in this session because the sponsor was not present and asked for the bill to be laid over for further development.