South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1062: revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
Status: Signed into law, March 9, 2026
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
From the enrolled text, February 25, 2026:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to revise a provision related to aggravated assault. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 22-18-1.1 be AMENDED: 22-18-1.1. No person may: (1) Cause or attempt to cause serious bodily injury to another under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life; (2) Attempt to cause, or knowingly cause, bodily injury to another with a dangerous weapon; (3) Assault another with intent to commit bodily injury, which results in serious bodily injury; (4) [ADDED: ] Attempt by physical menace with a deadly weapon or a physical object realistically simulating a deadly weapon to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily harm; or (5) [ADDED: ] Attempt to induce a fear of death or imminent serious bodily harm by impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by applying pressure on the throat or neck, or by blocking the nose and mouth. A person who violates this section is guilty of aggravated assault. Aggravated assault is a Class 3 felony. An Act to revise a provision related to aggravated assault. I certify that the attached Act originated in the:Houseas Bill No.1062Chief Clerk of the HouseSpeaker of the HouseAttest:Chief Clerk of the HousePresident of the SenateAttest:Secretary of the SenateHouseBill No.[ADDED: 1062]File …
Sponsors
- Helene Duhamel (R, SD-032) · primary sponsor
- David Kull (R, HD-002) · primary sponsor
- Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
- Lana Greenfield (R, HD-022)
- Amber Hulse (R, SD-030)
- Curt Massie (R, HD-033)
- Scott Moore (R, HD-023)
- Carl Perry (R, 03)
- Tim Reisch (R, HD-008)
- Kent Roe (R, HD-004)
- Tim Walburg (R, HD-008)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Delivered to the Governor
- : Signed by the President
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Concurred in amendments
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Motion to amend
- : Do Pass
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in Senate and referred to Judiciary
Votes
- Do Pass Amended (February 20, 2026): 28 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 19, 2026): 4 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Do Pass (January 26, 2026): 39 yea, 28 nay, passed
- Concurred in amendments (January 26, 2026): 44 yea, 22 nay, passed
- Do Pass (January 23, 2026): 11 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: Crimes, Assault
Common questions
- What is HB1062?
- HB1062 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
- What does HB1062 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
- What is the status of HB1062?
- Signed into law as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1062?
- Helene Duhamel (R, SD-032), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1062?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26957
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.