South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1108: require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.

Enacted Last action March 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578

Plain-language summary

HB 1108 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order. Primary sponsor: Mike Stevens (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Mellissa Heermann (Republican), John Hughes (Republican), David Kull (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Scott Moore (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Tim Reed (Republican), Matt Roby (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mike Stevens (Republican); Tim Goodwin (Republican); Mellissa Heermann (Republican); John Hughes (Republican); and 8 more.