South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1226: authorize boards of county commissioners to adopt policies for investigating allegations of misconduct of county departments, employees, and officers.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Local Government Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1

Plain-language summary

HB 1226 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: authorize boards of county commissioners to adopt policies for investigating allegations of misconduct of county departments, employees, and officers. Primary sponsor: Spencer Gosch (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Local Government Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Spencer Gosch (Republican).