South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 8 R · 5 D cosponsors

HB 1300 — except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Larry Rhoden (Republican) on March 30, 2026.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    13 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 5 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

63 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 1300 clarifies that victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse are exempt from certain clemency notice requirements. This change means that if someone fits these criteria, they can maintain their privacy and safety, which is especially crucial for those at risk of further harm. To qualify for this exemption, individuals will need to provide an affidavit detailing their situation, along with affidavits from two professionals who support their claims. This update is important as it aims to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure their safety during the clemency process.

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26.853.10 101st Legislative Session 1300 South Dakota Legislature House Bill 1300 HOUSE JUDICIARY ENGROSSED Introduced by:
26.853.11 101st Legislative Session 1300 South Dakota Legislature House Bill 1300 ENROLLED A N ACT ENTITLED An Act to except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.
Representative Uhre‑Balk An Act to except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.
B E IT ENACTED BY THE L EGISLATURE OF THE S TATE OF S OUTH D AKOTA :
B E IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE S TATE OF S OUTH D AKOTA :
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26.853.11 2 1300 (f) An addiction counseling or prevention services practitioner;
26.853.10 2 1300 (f) An addiction counseling or prevention services practitioner;
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HB1300 ENROLLED 26.853.11 3 1300 An Act to except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.
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Received at this Executive Office I certify that the attached Act originated in this _____ day of _____________, the:
at ____________M.
House as Bill No.
1300 By Chief Clerk of the House for the Governor The attached Act is hereby approved this ________ day of Speaker of the House ______________, A.D., 2026 Attest:
Governor Chief Clerk of the House STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, ss.
Office of the Secretary of State President of the Senate Filed ____________, 2026 Attest:
at _________ o'clock __M.
Secretary of the Senate Secretary of State House Bill No.
1300 By File No.
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Secretary of State Chapter No.
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579

  2. Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-10 H.J. 546

  3. Signed by the President S.J. 512

  4. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 542

  5. Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 481

  6. Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, S.J. 33

  7. Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 32

  8. Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

  9. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 398

  10. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0 H.J. 430

  11. Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 423

  12. Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, H.J. 23

  13. Judiciary Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0 H.J. 23

  14. Judiciary Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 23 Amendment 1300B

  15. Scheduled for hearing

  16. Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 237

  17. First Reading House H.J. 220

Sponsors

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13 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on

Sponsors (13)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Do Pass Amended

Passed 66 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 59004
Democratic 5000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 66004
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (70)
Member Party Vote
Kolbeck (Jack) — Yea
Van Diepen — Yea
Eric Emery Democratic Yea
Erik Muckey Democratic Yea
Erin Healy Democratic Yea
Kadyn Wittman Democratic Yea
Nicole Uhre-Balk Democratic Yea
Aaron Aylward Republican Not Voting
Al Novstrup Republican Yea
Amber Arlint Republican Yea
Bethany Soye Republican Not Voting
Bobbi Andera Republican Yea
Brandei Schaefbauer Republican Yea
Brian Mulder Republican Yea
Chris Kassin Republican Yea
Curt Massie Republican Yea
David Kull Republican Yea
Drew Peterson Republican Yea
Dylan Jordan Republican Yea
Greg Jamison Republican Yea
Heather Baxter Republican Yea
Jana Hunt Republican Yea
Jeff Bathke Republican Not Voting
Jessica Bahmuller Republican Yea
Jim Halverson Republican Yea
John Hughes Republican Yea
John Shubeck Republican Yea
John Sjaarda Republican Yea
Jon Hansen Republican Yea
Josephine Garcia Republican Yea
Julie Auch Republican Yea
Kaley Nolz Republican Yea
Karla Lems Republican Yea
Kathy Rice Republican Yea
Kent Roe Republican Yea
Keri Weems Republican Yea
Lana Greenfield Republican Yea
Leslie Heinemann Republican Yea
Liz May Republican Yea
Logan Manhart Republican Yea
Marty Overweg Republican Yea
Mary Fitzgerald Republican Yea
Matt Roby Republican Yea
Mellissa Heermann Republican Yea
Mike Derby Republican Yea
Mike Stevens Republican Yea
Mike Weisgram Republican Yea
Nick Fosness Republican Yea
Peri Pourier Republican Not Voting
Phil Jensen Republican Yea
Rebecca Reimer Republican Yea
Roger DeGroot Republican Yea
Scott Moore Republican Yea
Scott Odenbach Republican Yea
Spencer Gosch Republican Yea
Steve Duffy Republican Yea
Taylor Rehfeldt Republican Yea
Terri Jorgenson Republican Yea
Tesa Schwans Republican Yea
Tim Czmowski Republican Yea
Tim Goodwin Republican Yea
Tim Reisch Republican Yea
Tim Walburg Republican Yea
Tina Mulally Republican Yea
Tony Kayser Republican Yea
Tony Randolph Republican Yea
Travis Ismay Republican Yea
Trish Ladner Republican Yea
Will Mortenson Republican Yea
William Shorma Republican Yea

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Do Pass Amended

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 12000
Democratic 1000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%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 Yea
John Hughes Republican Yea
Mary Fitzgerald Republican Yea
Matt Roby Republican Yea
Mike Stevens Republican Yea
Peri Pourier Republican Yea
Rebecca Reimer Republican Yea
Tim Reisch Republican Yea
Tim Walburg Republican Yea
Will Mortenson Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1300?
HB 1300 is sponsored by Kadyn Wittman (Democratic), Tim Walburg (Republican), Mykala Voita (Republican), Peri Pourier (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Amber Hulse (Republican), John Hughes (Republican), Mellissa Heermann (Republican), Erin Healy (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Bobbi Andera (Republican), and Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1300?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.
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