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HB1258
Property Tax Bills Must Include a Link to Online Information
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 3:29 AM
In one sentence
This law requires property tax bills sent to taxpayers in South Dakota to include a QR code and website address that lead to state information on taxation and relief programs.
What it does
- Requires every property tax bill sent to a taxpayer to include a QR code.
- Mandates that the tax bill also lists an internet address for state resources.
- Connects these codes and addresses to a website run by the Department of Revenue.
- Ensures the online site provides details on property taxation rules in South Dakota.
- Requires the website to include information about available property tax relief programs.
Who it affects
- County treasurers who send out property tax bills
- Property taxpayers receiving these bills
Limits and unknowns
- The official text does not state the specific effective date for this requirement.
- The law does not specify the exact design or size of the QR code on the bill.
Plain language
Terms to know
- QR code
- A two-dimensional matrix barcode intended to be digitally scanned.
- Treasurer
- The county treasurer.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
require that a property tax bill provide access to a state website providing property tax information.
Official activity
Bill history
- Signed by the Governor