South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1194: clarify authority for the Cosmetology Commission to credit work experience for educational hours for certain out-of-state licensure applicants, and to require the commission to promulgate rules therefor.

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

Plain-language summary

HB 1194 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: clarify authority for the Cosmetology Commission to credit work experience for educational hours for certain out-of-state licensure applicants, and to require the commission to promulgate rules therefor. Primary sponsor: Tesa Schwans (Republican), Joy Hohn (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tesa Schwans (Republican); Joy Hohn (Republican); Amber Hulse (Republican); Al Novstrup (Republican); and 2 more.