South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1209: require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Senate Reconsidered , Failed, YEAS 15, NAYS 19 S.J. 524

Plain-language summary

HB 1209 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: Josephine Garcia (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Kaley Nolz (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Senate Reconsidered , Failed, YEAS 15, NAYS 19 S.J. 524.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Josephine Garcia (Republican); Lauren Nelson (Republican); Jana Hunt (Republican); Phil Jensen (Republican); and 5 more.