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SD HB1210

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josephine Garcia

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers, educational institutions, state agencies, political subdivisions, and any other person from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, enrollment, or receipt of benefits or services
  • Overrides any other existing state law provisions that may conflict with this prohibition
  • Adds a new section to South Dakota Codified Laws chapter 34-22 (relating to disease control)
  • Violations classified as a Class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in county jail and/or up to $500 fine

Legislative Description

Prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor.

Public Health and Safety

Last Action

House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 32, NAYS 35. H.J. 393

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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