HB1023 shields the State Bar of South Dakota and its employees from being sued for actions they take in their official duties, preventing lawsuits against the organization even if someone claims harm from the Bar's decisions or conduct. The bill also eliminates several existing sections of law that previously allowed for liability or complaints against the State Bar, effectively removing those legal remedies. This gives the State Bar broad immunity from legal accountability for its regulatory and disciplinary actions.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 410
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 384
Signed by the President S.J. 390
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 369
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 3. S.J. 365
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 203
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 48, NAYS 17. H.J. 189
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 2.
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 19
Lee Schoenbeck
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Mary Fitzgerald
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended