South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1171: establish provisions related to the disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status and blood donations.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1171 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: establish provisions related to the disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status and blood donations. Primary sponsor: Josephine Garcia (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), John Carley (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Terri Jorgenson (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Tony Randolph (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican), Curt Voight (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 23, NAYS 42 H.J. 340.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 22
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Julie Auch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Aaron Aylward | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| John Carley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Tamara Grove | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Jana Hunt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28A |
| 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 |
| Logan Manhart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tom Pischke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Tony Randolph | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Tesa Schwans | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| John Sjaarda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Curt Voight | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
“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 , Failed, YEAS 23, NAYS 42 H.J. 340
- Health and Human Services Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5 H.J. 18
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 163