South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1125: create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1125 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state. Primary sponsor: Taffy Howard (Republican), Terri Jorgenson (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Greg Blanc (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), Larry Zikmund (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 26, NAYS 43 H.J. 225.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taffy Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Terri Jorgenson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Greg Blanc | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Josephine Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Travis Ismay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Logan Manhart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Scott Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tesa Schwans | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Larry Zikmund | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 26, NAYS 43 H.J. 225
- House of Representatives Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 225 Amendment 1125B
- State Affairs Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5 H.J. 10
- State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 9 Amendment 1125A
- Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
- First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 135