South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 139: revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 139 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility. Primary sponsor: Tony Randolph (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), Eric Emery (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Erin Healy (Democratic), Liz Larson (Democratic), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Carl Perry (Republican), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Randolph | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Jamie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Erin Healy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Liz Larson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| 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
- Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-11 S.J. 520
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 553
- Signed by the President S.J. 505
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 2 H.J. 523
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
- Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 279
- Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 S.J. 221
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, S.J. 17
- Judiciary Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0 S.J. 17
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