South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1192: allow the parole of certain inmates sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1192 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: allow the parole of certain inmates sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. Primary sponsor: Heather Baxter (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Judiciary Tabled , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Tamara Grove | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Josephine Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Nicole Uhre-Balk | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Kadyn Wittman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Judiciary Tabled , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0
- Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
- First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 178