South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1214: require that courts consider as a mitigating factor during sentencing an individual's history as a victim of abuse and provide for a reduced sentence in certain circumstances.

In committee Last action February 9, 2026: Judiciary Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0 H.J. 20

Plain-language summary

HB 1214 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require that courts consider as a mitigating factor during sentencing an individual's history as a victim of abuse and provide for a reduced sentence in certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Kadyn Wittman (Democratic), Eric Emery (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Erin Healy (Democratic), Liz Larson (Democratic), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Carl Perry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Judiciary Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0 H.J. 20.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kadyn Wittman (Democratic); Eric Emery (Democratic); Tim Goodwin (Republican); Erin Healy (Democratic); and 3 more.