South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1031: revise and repeal provisions related to rape offenses and to increase the penalty therefor.

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 2

Plain-language summary

HB 1031 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: revise and repeal provisions related to rape offenses and to increase the penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: Travis Ismay (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Red Dawn Foster (Democratic), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Spencer Gosch (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 2.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Travis Ismay (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); Eric Emery (Democratic); and 8 more.