South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 119: repeal capital punishment.

In committee Last action February 18, 2025: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3

Plain-language summary

SB 119 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: repeal capital punishment. Primary sponsor: Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Erin Healy (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic), Jamie Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2025): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic); Erik Muckey (Democratic); Jim Mehlhaff (Republican); Liz Larson (Democratic); and 3 more.