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SD HB 1274
prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor.
In brief
SD HB 1274 is a state bill in SD: “prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor.” It was introduced on Feb 4, 2026 in the House, during the 2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: enacted. The latest action we have (Mar 30, 2026) reads: “Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579”. Its sponsors are Blanc (Republican), Hughes (Republican), Sjaarda (Republican), Soye (Republican). CSWH lists it under the cause Reproductive autonomy. The facts here come from State legislature (sdlegislature.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- Enacted
- Latest action
- Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579
- Sponsors
- Blanc (Republican)
- Hughes (Republican)
- Sjaarda (Republican)
- Soye (Republican)
- Started in
- House
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2026
- Session
- 2026
- Subjects
- Abortion, Attorney's Fees, Crimes, Fund, Penalty
Our summary: SD HB 1274 to prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles for purposes of abortion was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26881
- Open States: openstates.org/sd/bills/2026/HB1274/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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