All Roll Calls
Yes: 117 • No: 2
South DakotaSB 137101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)Senate
establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.
Sponsored By: Hulse, Amber (Republican), Manhart, Logan (Republican)
First Reading
Attorney's FeesCivil ProcedureCourt CostsLiabilitySpeech and Expression
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Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Hulse, Amber
Republican • Senate
Manhart, Logan
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Goodwin, Tim
Republican • House
Howard, Taffy
Republican • Senate
Rice, Kathy
Republican • House
Roby, Matt
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/5/2026
Do Pass Amended
Yes: 65 • No: 2
House vote • 3/4/2026
Do Pass
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/9/2026
Do Pass Amended
Yes: 33 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/5/2026
Do Pass Amended
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
3/30/2026SenateDelivered to the Governor
3/11/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
3/10/2026HouseSigned by the President
3/9/2026SenateDo Pass Amended
3/5/2026HouseCertified uncontested, placed on consent
3/4/2026HouseDo Pass
3/4/2026HouseScheduled for hearing
3/4/2026HouseFirst read in House and referred to
2/10/2026HouseDo Pass Amended
2/9/2026SenateCertified uncontested, placed on consent
2/5/2026SenateDo Pass Amended
2/5/2026SenateMotion to amend
2/5/2026SenateScheduled for hearing
2/5/2026SenateFirst read in Senate and referred to
1/27/2026Senate
Bill Text
Introduced
1/26/2026
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