South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 6008: requesting the attorney general file a lawsuit against the People's Republic of China and related parties to seek damages related to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

In committee Last action February 6, 2026: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 2 H.J. 15

Plain-language summary

HCR 6008 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: requesting the attorney general file a lawsuit against the People's Republic of China and related parties to seek damages related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Primary sponsor: Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 2 H.J. 15.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican); Tim Goodwin (Republican); Jana Hunt (Republican); Dylan Jordan (Republican); and 2 more.