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HB 1268·SD·house

repeal capital punishment.

FailedFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Duhamel
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day

Feb 18, 2026

Summary

The proposal would change several sections of the criminal code, including how felonies are classified and sentenced, with the stated goal of repealing capital punishment. It would affect anyone charged with a Class A, B, or C felony by removing the possibility of a death sentence and replacing it with life imprisonment or other terms. The measure did not pass, being deferred on the 41st legislative day.

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