South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1238: protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults.

Enacted Last action March 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562

Plain-language summary

HB 1238 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults. Primary sponsor: Mellissa Heermann (Republican), Steve Kolbeck (Republican), Steve Duffy (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Scott Moore (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Tim Reed (Republican), Matt Roby (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mellissa Heermann (Republican); Steve Kolbeck (Republican); Steve Duffy (Republican); Eric Emery (Democratic); and 6 more.