South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1268: repeal capital punishment.

In committee Last action February 18, 2026: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1

Plain-language summary

HB 1268 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: repeal capital punishment. Primary sponsor: Helene Duhamel (Republican), Tim Reisch (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Les Heinemann (Republican), Steve Kolbeck (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), William Shorma (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Helene Duhamel (Republican); Tim Reisch (Republican); Eric Emery (Democratic); Tim Goodwin (Republican); and 9 more.