HB1313

Require education in prenatal human growth and development.

Complete·3/30/26

South Dakota HB1313 mandates age-appropriate, research-based instruction in prenatal human growth and development in schools.

South Dakota HB1313 requires schools to provide age-appropriate, research-based instruction in prenatal human growth and development. The instruction must include a high-definition ultrasound video showing the presence of the brain, heart, and other major organs at various stages of prenatal development, and a high-quality computer-generated rendering or animation showing the progress of prenatal human development from fertilization through birth.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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3 Nay

DDR

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

Feb 10

12:00 AM

House Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

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

Mar 9

House

Delivered to the Governor on March 09, 2026 H.J. 534

Mar 5

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 486