South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1127: revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1127 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers. Primary sponsor: Tamara Grove (Republican), Bethany Soye (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), John Carley (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Les Heinemann (Republican), Joy Hohn (Republican), John Hughes (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Terri Jorgenson (Republican), Tony Kayser (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Peri Pourier (Republican), Tony Randolph (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2 H.J. 14.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 26
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamara Grove | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Bethany Soye | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Aaron Aylward | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| John Carley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Les Heinemann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Joy Hohn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| John Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Amber Hulse | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Travis Ismay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Dylan Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Terri Jorgenson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Tony Kayser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Logan Manhart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Scott Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Sue Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Tom Pischke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Peri Pourier | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Tony Randolph | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Tesa Schwans | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| John Sjaarda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2 H.J. 14
- Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
- First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 135