# South Dakota HB 1197: revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.

South Dakota HB 1197, revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Hughes, John (Republican), Peterson, Sue (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-04 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1197
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-29
- Last action: 2026-03-04, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: Hughes, John (Republican), Peterson, Sue (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Subjects: Adoption, Civil Procedure, Domestic Relations
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (115 yes, 1 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: Hughes, John (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Peterson, Sue (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Andera, Bobbi L. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Arlint, Amber (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jordan, Dylan C. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Moore, Scott (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Novstrup, Al (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Perry, Carl (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Rice, Kathy (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Roby, Matt (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Walburg, Tim (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-25 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 33 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-24 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 7 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-09 | House | Do Pass | pass | 65 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-06 | House | Do Pass | pass | 10 | 1 |   |

## Actions (13)

- 2026-03-04: Signed by the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-03: Delivered to the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-02: Signed by the President (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Signed by the Speaker (House)
- 2026-02-25: Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Senate Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-02-10: First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary (Senate)
- 2026-02-09: House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0 (House)
- 2026-02-06: House Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1 (House)
- 2026-02-06: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-01-29: First read in House and referred to House Judiciary (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-29: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305056.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/305056.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-HB1197-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).