South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 1277 — require that campgrounds and campground additions, alterations, and modifications comply with National Fire Protection Association standards.

Last action — Agriculture and Natural Resources Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0 H.J. 25

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf February 03, 2026

Action History

  1. Agriculture and Natural Resources Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0 H.J. 25

  2. Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1

  3. Referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 237

  4. First Reading House H.J. 220

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 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

Tabled

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10001
Unaffiliated 1000
Democratic 1000
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Van Diepen — Yea
Kadyn Wittman Democratic Yea
Drew Peterson Republican Yea
Jana Hunt Republican Yea
John Shubeck Republican Yea
Kaley Nolz Republican Yea
Kathy Rice Republican Not Voting
Liz May Republican Yea
Marty Overweg Republican Yea
Spencer Gosch Republican Yea
Tim Goodwin Republican Yea
Travis Ismay Republican Yea
Trish Ladner Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1277?
HB 1277 is sponsored by Al Novstrup (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1277?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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