South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1127: revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2 H.J. 14

Plain-language summary

HB 1127 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers. Primary sponsor: Tamara Grove (Republican), Bethany Soye (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), John Carley (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Les Heinemann (Republican), Joy Hohn (Republican), John Hughes (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Terri Jorgenson (Republican), Tony Kayser (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Peri Pourier (Republican), Tony Randolph (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2 H.J. 14.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tamara Grove (Republican); Bethany Soye (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); and 23 more.