SB 420 (2026): relative to the state commission for human rights.
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SB 420 (2026)
relative to the state commission for human rights.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Courts and Procedure
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2026, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 19, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 21, 2026: Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
- February 19, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 02/19/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
- February 19, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 02/19/2026