South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1187: add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1187 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. Primary sponsor: Mary Fitzgerald (Republican), Tim Reed (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Lana Greenfield (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Peri Pourier (Republican). 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 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Fitzgerald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Tim Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Lana Greenfield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Kevin Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Peri Pourier | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
“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 2026-03-12 H.J. 562
- Signed by the President S.J. 526
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 553
- Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 492
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, S.J. 37
- Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0 S.J. 37
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 260
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0 H.J. 296
- House of Representatives Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 296 Amendment 1187B
- Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 279
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