South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1227: provide that certain testamentary gifts given to a lawyer from a client are invalid.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5

Plain-language summary

HB 1227 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: provide that certain testamentary gifts given to a lawyer from a client are invalid. Primary sponsor: Carl Perry (Republican), Kaley Nolz (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Carl Perry (Republican); Kaley Nolz (Republican); Phil Jensen (Republican); Travis Ismay (Republican); and 2 more.