South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1270: provide an apprenticeship pathway to practice law in South Dakota.

In committee Last action February 23, 2026: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3 H.J. 27

Plain-language summary

HB 1270 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: provide an apprenticeship pathway to practice law in South Dakota. Primary sponsor: Mary Fitzgerald (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Rebecca Reimer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3 H.J. 27.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mary Fitzgerald (Republican); Amber Hulse (Republican); Eric Emery (Democratic); Tim Goodwin (Republican); and 1 more.