South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1081: exempt certain individuals from, and require specific notice for, jury duty.

In committee Last action January 26, 2026: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2 H.J. 7

Plain-language summary

HB 1081 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: exempt certain individuals from, and require specific notice for, jury duty. Primary sponsor: John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2 H.J. 7.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Sjaarda (Republican).