South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1212: revise provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4 H.J. 13

Plain-language summary

HB 1212 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: revise provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children. Primary sponsor: John Carley (Republican), Tony Randolph (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4 H.J. 13.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Carley (Republican); Tony Randolph (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); Josephine Garcia (Republican); and 5 more.