South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Banning Eminent Domain
What happened
Larry Rhoden signed a bill banning eminent domain on November 9, 2026. The action occurred during a period of legislative leadership shakeup in South Dakota’s Republican party, which had previously struggled over a proposed carbon-capture pipeline in eastern South Dakota.
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Why it matters
The ban changes the legal process for gaining access to unwilling landowners. This regulatory shift affects industrial policy and the investment landscape within South Dakota.
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Who's involved
- Larry RhodenSigned the bill banning eminent domain as chief executive governor of South Dakota.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The ban might change industrial policy and the investment landscape by altering land acquisition requirements for large projects.
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The entities involved
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Larry Rhoden
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