HB 1401 (2026): amending the meaning of scholarship organization as it pertains to education freedom accounts.
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HB 1401 (2026)
amending the meaning of scholarship organization as it pertains to education freedom accounts.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Education Policy and Administration
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Education Policy and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2026, with 217 people signed in online: 2 in support and 215 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Melissa Litchfield (R - Rock 32) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
- Rep. Jodi Nelson (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Raymond Peeples (R - Hills 14)
- Rep. Susan Porcelli (R - Rock 19)
- Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2026, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- March 2, 2026, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration
- February 18, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/18/2026 10:45 am GP 232
- March 2, 2026: Executive Session: 03/02/2026 09:30 am GP 232
- March 2, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/02/2026 (Vote 13-4; RC)
- March 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate