South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1236: establish civil liability for furnishing alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person.

In committee Last action February 20, 2026: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5 H.J. 23

Plain-language summary

HB 1236 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: establish civil liability for furnishing alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person. Primary sponsor: Peri Pourier (Republican), Red Dawn Foster (Democratic), Scott Moore (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5 H.J. 23.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Peri Pourier (Republican); Red Dawn Foster (Democratic); Scott Moore (Republican).