South Dakota 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB 1252 — provide for indigent legal services by the Commission on Indigent Legal Services, and to provide an appropriation therefor.

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 February 02, 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 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

provide for indigent legal services by the Commission on Indigent Legal Services, and to provide an appropriation therefor.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced

Sponsors

  • SD member #4768 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • SD member #4768

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — House Judiciary

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 11002
Total 11002
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Bethany Soye Republican Not Voting
Curt Massie Republican Yea
David Kull Republican Yea
Jana Hunt Republican Yea
John Hughes Republican Yea
Mary Fitzgerald Republican Yea
Matt Roby Republican Yea
Mike Stevens Republican Yea
Peri Pourier Republican Not Voting
Rebecca Reimer Republican Yea
Tim Reisch Republican Yea
Tim Walburg Republican Yea
Will Mortenson Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1252 do?
provide for indigent legal services by the Commission on Indigent Legal Services, and to provide an appropriation therefor.
Who sponsors HB 1252?
HB 1252 is sponsored by SD member #4768.
What is the current status of HB 1252?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 1252?
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