# South Dakota HB 1257: amend the definition of an abortion.

South Dakota HB 1257, amend the definition of an abortion., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Grove, Tamara R. (Republican), Heinemann, Leslie J. (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 1257
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: amend the definition of an abortion.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-03
- Last action: 2026-03-30, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: Grove, Tamara R. (Republican), Heinemann, Leslie J. (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Subjects: Abortion, Crimes, Health Care, Medical Records, Public Health and Safety
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (109 yes, 11 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Felony penalties for most abortion care: cost, high. South Dakota law makes it a Class 6 felony to administer, prescribe, or obtain substances with intent to cause an abortion. The same penalty covers using instruments or other means for that purpose. The exception requires appropriate and reasonable medical judgment that an abortion is necessary to…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Grove, Tamara R. (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Heinemann, Leslie J. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jorgenson, Terri (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Sjaarda, John (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Soye, Bethany (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 31 | 2 |   |
| 2026-03-02 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 8 | 1 |   |
| 2026-02-24 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 60 | 6 |   |
| 2026-02-23 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 10 | 2 |   |

## Actions (15)

- 2026-03-30: Signed by the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-09: Delivered to the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-05: Signed by the President (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Signed by the Speaker (House)
- 2026-03-03: Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 2 (Senate)
- 2026-03-02: Senate State Affairs Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1 (Senate)
- 2026-03-02: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-02-25: First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 60, NAYS 6 (House)
- 2026-02-23: House State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2 (House)
- 2026-02-23: House State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed (House)
- 2026-02-23: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-02-11: Referred to House State Affairs (House)
- 2026-02-06: Prime Sponsor Changed at the Request of the Prime Sponsor (House)
- 2026-02-03: First Reading House (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-02-03: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/306017.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. (signed)
- HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. (signed)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure 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)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/306017.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026)
- [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026)
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1257-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).