HB 1094 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

clarify that consent for the donation of ovum or sperm must be explicit.

HB 1094 (South Dakota House Bill 1094) clarifies that consent for organ donation does not automatically cover the donation of ovum (eggs) or sperm. The bill requires individuals to give explicit, separate consent specifically for ovum or sperm donation - distinct from organ donation consent. This directly affects potential donors and medical facilities handling reproductive tissue donations. The key provision amends state law to ensure clear, affirmative permission is obtained for gamete donation before any retrieval occurs.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 2, 2026

How they voted

3530
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 70
Feb 2, 2026
D Democratic5
5 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican65
35 Yea 25 Nay 5
53% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 35 H.J. 206
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Intent to reconsider , Passed, H.J. 197
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Health and Human Services Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4 H.J. 3
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 51
lower
15 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors