South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1197: revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1197 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings. Primary sponsor: John Hughes (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Amber Arlint (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Matt Roby (Republican), Tim Walburg (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 H.J. 496.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Amber Arlint | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Dylan Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Scott Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Sue Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Matt Roby | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Tim Walburg | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
“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 2026-03-04 H.J. 496
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-03 H.J. 480
- Signed by the President S.J. 434
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 462
- Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 S.J. 399
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, S.J. 29
- Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 29
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 232
- House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0 H.J. 267
- Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1 H.J. 14
- Scheduled for hearing
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