South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 162 — revise the factors for considering deviation from the child support obligation schedule.

Last action — Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 60% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf January 29, 2026

Action History

  1. Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3

  2. Scheduled for hearing

  3. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 140

Sponsors

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 100 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (100)

100 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 162?
SB 162 is sponsored by Carl Perry (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), and Tom Pischke (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 162?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 162?
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