South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1216: revise the list of mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3

Plain-language summary

HB 1216 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: revise the list of mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect. Primary sponsor: Erin Healy (Democratic), Eric Emery (Democratic), Liz Larson (Democratic), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Erin Healy (Democratic); Eric Emery (Democratic); Liz Larson (Democratic); Erik Muckey (Democratic); and 1 more.