South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 1206 — clarify the use of public funds for the purpose of alternative instruction.

Last action — Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 237

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 29, 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

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf January 29, 2026

Action History

  1. Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 237

  2. First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 177

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 103 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

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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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1206?
HB 1206 is sponsored by Sue Peterson (Republican) and Al Novstrup (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1206?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 1206?
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