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SD HB 1212
revise provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children.
In brief
SD HB 1212 is a state bill in SD: “revise provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children.” It was introduced on Jan 29, 2026 in the House, during the 2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: failed or withdrawn. The latest action we have (Feb 5, 2026) reads: “Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4 H.J. 13”. Its sponsors are Carley (Republican), Randolph (Republican), Aylward (Republican), Garcia (Republican), Ismay (Republican), Jensen (Phil) (Republican), Jordan (Republican), Rice (Republican), Schaefbauer (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
- Failed or withdrawn
- Latest action
- Feb 5, 2026: Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4 H.J. 13
- Sponsors
- Carley (Republican)
- Randolph (Republican)
- Aylward (Republican)
- Garcia (Republican)
- Ismay (Republican)
- Jensen (Phil) (Republican)
- Jordan (Republican)
- Rice (Republican)
- Schaefbauer (Republican)
- Started in
- House
- Introduced
- Jan 29, 2026
- Session
- 2026
- Subjects
- Abortion, Crimes
Our summary: SD HB 1212, which revises provisions to strengthen protections for unborn children, was deferred by Health and Human Services to the 41st legislative day, passed 9-4, on 2026-02-05. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26642
- Open States: openstates.org/sd/bills/2026/HB1212/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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