South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1192: allow the parole of certain inmates sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: Judiciary Tabled , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0

Plain-language summary

HB 1192 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: allow the parole of certain inmates sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. Primary sponsor: Heather Baxter (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Judiciary Tabled , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Heather Baxter (Republican); Tamara Grove (Republican); Eric Emery (Democratic); Josephine Garcia (Republican); and 3 more.