South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1063: establish requirements for natural hair braiding provided for compensation.

In committee Last action January 21, 2026: Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1 H.J. 3

Plain-language summary

HB 1063 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: establish requirements for natural hair braiding provided for compensation. Primary sponsor: Amber Hulse (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Lana Greenfield (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1 H.J. 3.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Amber Hulse (Republican); Tesa Schwans (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); Tim Goodwin (Republican); and 5 more.