A bill that would allow people to carry concealed handguns without a permit is headed to the South Dakota House for a vote.
The House State Affairs Committee approved the bill 10-3 Monday.
It has already passed the Senate and Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, has said she supports permitless carry.
The South Dakota Sheriffs’ Association testified Monday that they don’t oppose the idea but would prefer it apply only to South Dakota residents.
A separate bill that includes that restriction hasn’t been scheduled for a hearing yet.
Republican Senator Brock Greenfield says his bill does away with a background check that duplicates one people have already done when they purchased a handgun.
Democratic Representative Jamie Smith opposed the bill and says there’s been no need shown to change the law.
