South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1210: prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor.
Status: In committee, February 20, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor.
From the introduced text, January 29, 2026:
An Act to prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 34-22: [ADDED: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no employer, educational institution, state agency, political subdivision, or other person may require an] [ADDED: individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, enrollment, or for the receipt of a benefit or service.] [ADDED: A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.] Underscores indicate new language. [DELETED: Overstrikes] indicate deleted language.
Sponsors
- Josephine Garcia (R, HD-005) · primary sponsor
- Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010)
- Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
- John Carley (R, SD-029)
- Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)
- Phil Jensen (R, 33)
- Tony Kayser (R, HD-014)
- Logan Manhart (R, HD-001)
- Tony Randolph (R, HD-035)
- Brandei Schaefbauer (R, HD-003)
Latest actions
- : Do Pass
- : Do Pass
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in House and referred to Health and Human Services
Votes
- Do Pass (February 19, 2026): 8 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 11, 2026): 32 yea, 35 nay, failed
Subjects: Immunization, Penalty, Public Health and Safety, Recreation: tourism
Common questions
- What is HB1210?
- HB1210 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor.
- What does HB1210 do?
- In its own words: An Act to prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor.
- What is the status of HB1210?
- In committee as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: Do Pass (February 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1210?
- Josephine Garcia (R, HD-005), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1210?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26972
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.