South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 122: establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor.

In committee Last action March 4, 2026: Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4

Plain-language summary

SB 122 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: Carl Perry (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Carl Perry (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); Tim Goodwin (Republican); Kevin Jensen (Republican); and 2 more.