South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 119: 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
SB 119 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: repeal capital punishment. Primary sponsor: Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Erin Healy (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic), Jamie Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2025): Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Uhre-Balk | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Jim Mehlhaff | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Liz Larson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Erin Healy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Kadyn Wittman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Jamie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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 4, NAYS 3
- Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
- Scheduled for hearing
- Referred to S.J. 142
- First Reading Senate S.J. 127