South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1270: provide an apprenticeship pathway to practice law in South Dakota.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1270 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: provide an apprenticeship pathway to practice law in South Dakota. Primary sponsor: Mary Fitzgerald (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Rebecca Reimer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3 H.J. 27.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Fitzgerald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Amber Hulse | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Rebecca Reimer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26B |
“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 3 H.J. 27
- Scheduled for hearing
- Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 237
- First Reading House H.J. 220