South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1260: require that birth certificates and certain official documents reflect biological sex.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1260 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: require that birth certificates and certain official documents reflect biological sex. Primary sponsor: John Sjaarda (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Tony Randolph (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), John Carley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): House of Representatives Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 36 H.J. 342.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Sjaarda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Tony Randolph | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Scott Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Logan Manhart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Dylan Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Travis Ismay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Julie Auch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| John Carley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House of Representatives Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 36 H.J. 342
- Intent to reconsider , Passed, H.J. 330
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 35 H.J. 330
- House of Representatives Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 329 Amendment 1260B
- State Affairs Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4
- State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1260A
- Scheduled for hearing
- Referred to H.J. 213
- First Reading House H.J. 199