South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1238: protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1238 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults. Primary sponsor: Mellissa Heermann (Republican), Steve Kolbeck (Republican), Steve Duffy (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Scott Moore (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Tim Reed (Republican), Matt Roby (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellissa Heermann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Steve Kolbeck | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Steve Duffy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Scott Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Tim Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Matt Roby | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jamie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| 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
- Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-10 H.J. 546
- Signed by the President S.J. 506
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 529
- Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 461
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
- Commerce and Energy Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 272
- House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 56, NAYS 6 H.J. 321
- Commerce and Energy Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1
- Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
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