South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1227: provide that certain testamentary gifts given to a lawyer from a client are invalid.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1227 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: provide that certain testamentary gifts given to a lawyer from a client are invalid. Primary sponsor: Carl Perry (Republican), Kaley Nolz (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Kaley Nolz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Travis Ismay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Jana Hunt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28A |
“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 Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to H.J. 198