South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1268: repeal capital punishment.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1268 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: repeal capital punishment. Primary sponsor: Helene Duhamel (Republican), Tim Reisch (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Les Heinemann (Republican), Steve Kolbeck (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), William Shorma (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helene Duhamel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Tim Reisch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Les Heinemann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Steve Kolbeck | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Liz Larson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Jim Mehlhaff | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| William Shorma | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Jamie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| 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 Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 219