South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 1176 — clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.

Last action — Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 26 S.J. 491

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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

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Prognosis

Advancing 56% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

28 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1176 includes new provisions for the 24/7 sobriety program, specifically establishing a fund managed by the Office of the Attorney General to help cover related costs and reimburse counties. Additionally, it clarifies that defendants cannot be jailed for failing to pay the program's expenses unless the court determines they have the ability to pay. This change is significant because it aims to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent individuals from participating in the sobriety program, thereby promoting access to necessary support services.

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26.898.9 101st Legislative Session 1176 South Dakota Legislature House Bill 1176 Introduced by:
26.898.10 101st Legislative Session 1176 South Dakota Legislature House Bill 1176 SENATE APPROPRIATIONS ENGROSSED Introduced by:
That § 1-11-18 be AMENDED:
1-11-18.
There is hereby established in the state treasury the 24/7 sobriety fund.
The fund shall be maintained and administered by the Office of the Attorney General to defray costs of operating the 24/7 sobriety program, including purchasing and maintaining equipment and funding support services, and to reimburse counties for the cost and expenses of the program if a court does not find a defendant has the present and continued ability to pay according to section 2 of this Act.
The Office of the Attorney General may accept for deposit in the fund money from donations, gifts, grants, participation fees, and user fees or payments.
Expenditures from the fund shall be budgeted through the normal budget process.
Unexpended funds and interest shall remain in the fund.
Section 2.
Any costs and expenses of the program not paid by the defendant prior to the disposition of the defendant's criminal case may be imposed upon disposition of the case, if the court finds the defendant has the ability to pay the costs and expenses of the program.
Any costs and expenses of the program not paid by the defendant prior to the disposition of the defendant's criminal case may be imposed upon disposition of the case, Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
26.898.10 2 1176 if the court finds the defendant has the ability to pay the costs and expenses of the program.
Underscores indicate new language.
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Action History

  1. Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 26 S.J. 491

  2. Committee on Appropriations Report out of committee without recommendation as amended , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4 S.J. 10

  3. Committee on Appropriations Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 5 S.J. 10

  4. Committee on Appropriations Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 10 Amendment 1176B

  5. Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

  6. Referred to , Passed, Senate Committee on Appropriations YEAS 6, NAYS 1 S.J. 35

  7. Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

  8. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 248

  9. House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0 H.J. 279

  10. Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, H.J. 19

  11. Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0 H.J. 19

  12. Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1

  13. First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 164

Sponsors

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 100 not signed on · 25 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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"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

Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6

Failed 8 Yea · 26 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 52501
Democratic 3000
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 82601
% of votes cast 23%74%0%3%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Otten — Nay
Jamie Smith Democratic Yea
Liz Larson Democratic Yea
Red Dawn Foster Democratic Yea
Amber Hulse Republican Nay
Arch Beal Republican Not Voting
Brandon Wipf Republican Yea
Carl Perry Republican Nay
Casey Crabtree Republican Nay
Chris Karr Republican Nay
Curt Voight Republican Nay
Glen Vilhauer Republican Nay
Greg Blanc Republican Nay
Helene Duhamel Republican Nay
Jim Mehlhaff Republican Nay
John Carley Republican Nay
Joy Hohn Republican Nay
Kevin Jensen Republican Nay
Kyle Schoenfish Republican Nay
Larry Zikmund Republican Nay
Lauren Nelson Republican Nay
Mark Lapka Republican Nay
Michael Rohl Republican Nay
Mykala Voita Republican Yea
Paul Miskimins Republican Nay
Randy Deibert Republican Nay
Sam Marty Republican Nay
Stephanie Sauder Republican Nay
Steve Kolbeck Republican Yea
Sue Peterson Republican Nay
Sydney Davis Republican Nay
Taffy Howard Republican Nay
Tamara Grove Republican Yea
Tim Reed Republican Nay
Tom Pischke Republican Yea

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Report out of committee without recommendation as amended

Passed 5 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3400
Democratic 1000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 5400
% of votes cast 56%44%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Otten — Yea
Red Dawn Foster Democratic Yea
Glen Vilhauer Republican Nay
John Carley Republican Nay
Larry Zikmund Republican Yea
Mark Lapka Republican Yea
Mykala Voita Republican Yea
Paul Miskimins Republican Nay
Taffy Howard Republican Nay

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Do Pass

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 12001
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Bethany Soye Republican Not Voting
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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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1176?
HB 1176 is sponsored by Tamara Grove (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Red Dawn Foster (Democratic), Eric Emery (Democratic), and Peri Pourier (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1176?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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