South Dakota 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB 1270 — provide an apprenticeship pathway to practice law in South Dakota.

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 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • 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

provide an apprenticeship pathway to practice law in South Dakota.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced

Sponsors

  • SD member #4750 · Primary
  • SD member #4765 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 103 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (2)

  • SD member #4750
  • SD member #4765

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (103)

103 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Committee vote — House Judiciary

Passed 10 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9300
Democratic 1000
Total 10300
% of votes cast 77%23%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Kadyn Wittman Democratic Yea
Curt Massie Republican Yea
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 Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1270 do?
provide an apprenticeship pathway to practice law in South Dakota.
Who sponsors HB 1270?
HB 1270 is sponsored by SD member #4750 and SD member #4765.
What is the current status of HB 1270?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 1270?
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