South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1108: require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1108 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order. Primary sponsor: Mike Stevens (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Mellissa Heermann (Republican), John Hughes (Republican), David Kull (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Scott Moore (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Tim Reed (Republican), Matt Roby (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Stevens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Mellissa Heermann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| John Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| David Kull | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Liz Larson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Scott Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Tim Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Matt Roby | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jamie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Nicole Uhre-Balk | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-11 H.J. 556
- Signed by the President S.J. 512
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 542
- Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 482
- Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 33
- Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
- Referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 340
- First Reading Senate S.J. 311
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 58, NAYS 9 H.J. 360
- Judiciary Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1
- Judiciary Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1108A
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