HB1163

Prohibit certain persons from requiring genetic-based vaccinations.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Prohibit employers, educational institutions, and public accommodations from mandating genetic-based vaccinations.

South Dakota HB1163 prohibits public and private employers, educational institutions, and public accommodations from requiring genetic-based vaccinations. Employers cannot penalize employees for not receiving such vaccinations. Educational institutions cannot condition enrollment on such vaccinations. Public accommodations cannot deny services based on vaccination status. The bill defines genetic-based vaccinations as those using specific genetic technologies. The attorney general can impose civil penalties for violations, up to $10,000.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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35 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 19

12:00 AM

House Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Feb 20

House

House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 32, NAYS 35. H.J. 393

Feb 19

House

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 19

House

Health and Human Services Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5.