prohibit certain persons from requiring genetic-based vaccinations.
HB 1163 prohibits employers, schools, and public accommodations from requiring genetic-based vaccinations (defined as those using mRNA, DNA, or similar genetic technology) as a condition for employment, enrollment, or services. It also bans adverse actions like termination or denial of services based on vaccination status. The bill allows reasonable safety measures like masks or remote work but exempts healthcare facilities under federal rules, existing school vaccine requirements, health science program placements, court-ordered vaccinations, and the National Guard. This directly affects employers, educational institutions, and public service providers in South Dakota.
Bill status
failed
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Failed
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Feb 20, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 20, 2026
How they voted
32–35
Failed · 3 other
Total votes 70
Feb 20, 2026
D
Democratic5
100% Nay
R
Republican65
49% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 20, 2026
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (32-35-3)
house
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Health and Human Services Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 163
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Aaron Aylward
RRepublican
P
Bobbi Andera
RRepublican
P
Dylan Jordan
RRepublican
P
Phil Jensen
RRepublican
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