# South Dakota HB 1187: add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.

South Dakota HB 1187, add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Fitzgerald, Mary J. (Republican), Reed, Tim S. (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-30 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1187
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-29
- Last action: 2026-03-30, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: Fitzgerald, Mary J. (Republican), Reed, Tim S. (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Subjects: Child Abuse, Minors
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (117 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Fitzgerald, Mary J. (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Reed, Tim S. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Emery, Eric (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Greenfield, Lana J. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jensen, Kevin D. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Perry, Carl (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Pourier, Peri (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 34 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 6 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 66 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-06 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 11 | 0 |   |

## Actions (17)

- 2026-03-30: Signed by the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-12: Delivered to the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-11: Signed by the President (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Signed by the Speaker (House)
- 2026-03-09: Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Senate Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-02-12: First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary (Senate)
- 2026-02-11: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0 (House)
- 2026-02-11: House of Representatives Motion to amend, Passed (House)
- 2026-02-10: Remove from Consent Calendar (House)
- 2026-02-06: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (House)
- 2026-02-06: House Judiciary Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0 (House)
- 2026-02-06: House Judiciary Motion to amend, Passed (House)
- 2026-02-06: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-01-29: First read in House and referred to House Judiciary (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-28: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/306553.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. (signed)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed)
- HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed)
- HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/306553.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026)
- [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026)
- [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1187-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).