South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1086: clarify a provision related to the award of punitive damages in a wrongful death action.

In committee Last action February 5, 2025: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0

Plain-language summary

HB 1086 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: clarify a provision related to the award of punitive damages in a wrongful death action. Primary sponsor: Jessica Bahmuller (Republican), William Shorma (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jessica Bahmuller (Republican); William Shorma (Republican).