SB190

Codify the rights of a parent.

Chamber Passed·2/17/26

SB190 codifies parental rights in South Dakota, emphasizing consent for child-related decisions and actions.

SB190 establishes a framework for parental rights in South Dakota, ensuring parents must consent to various actions concerning their minor child. This includes medical procedures, mental health evaluations, prescription medication, and educational decisions. The bill mandates that schools and state agencies obtain parental consent before accessing or sharing a child's records, participating in school activities, or providing certain educational content. It also prohibits state employees from withholding information from parents about their child's health or activities.

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  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 8–5 · Feb 17
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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36 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

12:00 AM

House State Affairs Hearing

Feb 10

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 3

House

House of Representatives Reconsidered, Failed, YEAS 30, NAYS 36. H.J. 484

Mar 2

House

House of Representatives Motion to amend, Passed H.J. 474 Amendment 190H

Mar 2

House

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 30, NAYS 35. H.J. 474