South Dakota 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB 1127 — revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers.

Last action — Introduced

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced

Sponsors

  • SD member #4822 · Primary
  • SD member #4756 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 103 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (2)

  • SD member #4822
  • SD member #4756

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (103)

103 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — House Health and Human Services

Passed 11 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10200
Democratic 1000
Total 11200
% of votes cast 85%15%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Eric Emery Democratic Yea
Bobbi Andera Republican Yea
Brandei Schaefbauer Republican Yea
Brian Mulder Republican Yea
Dylan Jordan Republican Yea
Heather Baxter Republican Nay
Jim Halverson Republican Yea
Josephine Garcia Republican Yea
Leslie Heinemann Republican Nay
Logan Manhart Republican Yea
Nick Fosness Republican Yea
Taylor Rehfeldt Republican Yea
Tony Kayser Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1127 do?
revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers.
Who sponsors HB 1127?
HB 1127 is sponsored by SD member #4822 and SD member #4756.
What is the current status of HB 1127?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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