South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1228: provide a stipend to certain members of the National Guard who donate an organ for the purpose of transplantation to another ind
Status: Failed, February 9, 2026
provide a stipend to certain members of the National Guard who donate an organ for the purpose of transplantation to another individual.
What the bill says
An Act to provide a stipend to certain members of the National Guard who donate an organ for the purpose of transplantation to another individual.
From the introduced text, January 29, 2026:
An Act to provide a stipend to certain members of the National Guard who donate an organ for the purpose of transplantation to another individual. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 33-7: [ADDED: If a member of the National Guard donates the member's organ for the purpose of transplantation to another individual, the Department of the Military must pay a stipend to the member.] [ADDED: If the member has an operation recovery time of two weeks or less, as certified by a licensed medical practitioner, the stipend must equal fifty percent of the member's active-duty basic monthly pay. If the member has a recovery time of more than two weeks, as certified by a licensed medical practitioner, the stipend must equal one hundred fifty percent of the member's active-duty basic monthly pay.] [ADDED: To be eligible for the stipend, the member shall:] [ADDED: (1) Follow all procedures and protocols established by the National Guard regarding the donation of an organ by a member;] [ADDED: (2) At least one month prior to the organ procurement operation, provide the Department of the Military notice of the member's intent to donate the organ; and] [ADDED: (3) Undergo the organ procurement operation at a transplant hospital, as defined …
Sponsors
- Keri Weems (R, HD-011) · primary sponsor
- Sydney Davis (R, 17)
- Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
- Liz Larson (D, SD-010)
Latest actions
- : Deferred to the 41st legislative day
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in House and referred to Military and Veterans Affairs
Votes
- Deferred to the 41st legislative day (February 9, 2026): 10 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Military Affairs, National Guard, Organ Donation
Common questions
- What is HB1228?
- HB1228 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): provide a stipend to certain members of the National Guard who donate an organ for the purpose of transplantation to another ind.
- What does HB1228 do?
- In its own words: An Act to provide a stipend to certain members of the National Guard who donate an organ for the purpose of transplantation to another individual.
- What is the status of HB1228?
- Failed as of February 9, 2026. Latest action: Deferred to the 41st legislative day (February 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1228?
- Keri Weems (R, HD-011), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1228?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26978
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.