South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 187: define nonpublic school.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 187 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: define nonpublic school. Primary sponsor: Heather Baxter (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Senate Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 11, NAYS 23 S.J. 280.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Julie Auch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 11, NAYS 23 S.J. 280
- Senate Deferred to another day , Passed, S.J. 245
- Education Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Education S.J. 139