South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1181: prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1181 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: Bobbi Andera (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Red Dawn Foster (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 192.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Aaron Aylward | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Red Dawn Foster | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Dylan Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| 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
- Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 192
- First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 164