South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1171: establish provisions related to the disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status and blood donations.

Did not advance Last action February 17, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 23, NAYS 42 H.J. 340

Plain-language summary

HB 1171 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: establish provisions related to the disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status and blood donations. Primary sponsor: Josephine Garcia (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), John Carley (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Terri Jorgenson (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Tony Randolph (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican), Curt Voight (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 23, NAYS 42 H.J. 340.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Josephine Garcia (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Julie Auch (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); and 18 more.