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South Dakota HouseHB 1274

prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor.

Passed 10–2Party-line

What it does: On the version voted Mar 10, 2026: Makes it a Class 6 felony to knowingly dispense, distribute, sell or advertise items for an unlawful abortion, and lets the attorney general seek civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, plus injunctions. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Do Pass Amended

A yes vote recommended passage of HB 1274 with amendments rewriting it to make it a Class 6 felony to knowingly dispense, distribute, sell or advertise items for an unlawful abortion, with civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation. (AI-written)

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The tally

Yes 10 · No 2 · Not voting 1

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats020
Republicans1001

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.

The full roll (13)

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.