provide that certain testamentary gifts given to a lawyer from a client are invalid.
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HB 1227 — provide that certain testamentary gifts given to a lawyer from a client are invalid.
Last action — Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5
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This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Read HB 1227 on the official South Dakota source →Action History
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Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5
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Scheduled for hearing
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First read in House and referred to H.J. 198
Sponsors
- Carl Perry · Primary
- Kaley Nolz · Primary
- Phil Jensen · Primary
- Travis Ismay · Primary
- Heather Baxter · Primary
- Jana Hunt · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 99 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (6)
- Carl Perry Republican
- Kaley Nolz Republican
- Phil Jensen Republican
- Travis Ismay Republican
- Heather Baxter Republican
- Jana Hunt Republican Voted No
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (99)
99 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 99 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 54% | 38% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Soye | Republican | Nay |
| Curt Massie | Republican | Nay |
| David Kull | Republican | Yea |
| Jana Hunt | Republican | Nay |
| John Hughes | Republican | Yea |
| Mary Fitzgerald | Republican | Nay |
| Matt Roby | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Stevens | Republican | Yea |
| Peri Pourier | Republican | Nay |
| Rebecca Reimer | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Reisch | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Walburg | Republican | Yea |
| Will Mortenson | Republican | Not Voting |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 1227?
- HB 1227 is sponsored by Carl Perry (Republican), Kaley Nolz (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), and Jana Hunt (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 1227?
- This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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