StateSouth Dakota

HB 1234: revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.

Matt RobyEnacted

HB 1234 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562 (updated Mar 12, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

The House is updating the rules for how to officially deliver a legal order (a subpoena) during a court case. The proposal is currently being debated.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct effect on environmental sector

Risks

  • No direct effect on environmental sector

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct effect on broader economic policy

Risks

  • No direct effect on broader economic policy

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Clarifies administrative legal processes

Risks

  • Procedural updates may create minor temporary confusion for practitioners
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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