South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1271: prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor.

In committee Last action February 10, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 3 H.J. 17

Plain-language summary

HB 1271 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: Bobbi Andera (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 3 H.J. 17.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bobbi Andera (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); Phil Jensen (Republican); Dylan Jordan (Republican); and 2 more.