HB 1590-FN (2026): harmonizing the age of personhood under the criminal code and the fetal life protection act.
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HB 1590-FN (2026)
harmonizing the age of personhood under the criminal code and the fetal life protection act.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 2026, with 1,760 people signed in online: 16 in support and 1,744 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 25, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kevin Scully (R - Hills 8) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Rep. JD Bernardy (R - Rock 36)
- Rep. Claudine Burnham (R - Straf 2)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Rep. Kelley Potenza (R - Straf 19)
- Rep. John Sellers (R - Graf 10)
- Rep. Paul Terry (R - Belk 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
- February 25, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- February 25, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/25/2026 01:00 pm GP 230
- February 25, 2026: Executive Session: 02/25/2026 01:00 pm GP 230
- February 25, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/25/2026 (Vote 13-4; RC)
- March 2, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass