South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1197: revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.

Enacted Last action March 4, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 H.J. 496

Plain-language summary

HB 1197 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings. Primary sponsor: John Hughes (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Amber Arlint (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Matt Roby (Republican), Tim Walburg (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 H.J. 496.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Hughes (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Amber Arlint (Republican); Dylan Jordan (Republican); and 7 more.