HB1184

Define man and woman throughout the state.

Complete·3/30/26

South Dakota HB1184 defines terms like "boy," "girl," "man," and "woman" for use in state statutes and administrative rules.

South Dakota HB1184 amends the state's code to define specific terms related to gender, including "boy," "girl," "man," and "woman." These definitions apply uniformly across all administrative rules, contracts, guidance documents, policies, practices, and statutes of the state and its political subdivisions. The bill also prohibits state entities from adopting or enforcing any conflicting definitions or engaging in activities inconsistent with these definitions.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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4 Nay

DDDR

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 20

12:00 AM

House State Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 579

Mar 12

House

Delivered to the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562

Mar 11

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 526