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South DakotaHB 1184101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)House

define man and woman throughout the state.

Sponsored By: Hansen, Jon (Republican), Voita, Mykala (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Administrative Rule RevisionLegislature and StatutesState Affairs and Government

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Bill Overview

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South Dakota sets statewide sex definitions

South Dakota law defines male and female by the reproductive system that produces sperm or eggs, respectively. It defines man and woman as an adult human male and an adult human female. It also defines boy, girl, father, mother, and sex. State and local governments must use these definitions in laws, rules, contracts, guidance documents, policies, and practices. The definition of sex does not apply in chapters 22-24A and 22-24B.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Hansen, Jon

    Republican • House

  • Voita, Mykala

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Goodwin, Tim

    Republican • House

  • Heinemann, Leslie J.

    Republican • House

  • Ismay, Travis

    Republican • House

  • Jensen, Kevin D.

    Republican • Senate

  • Jensen, Phil

    Republican • House

  • Ladner, Trish

    Republican • House

  • Lems, Karla J.

    Republican • House

  • Nelson, Lauren

    Republican • Senate

  • Novstrup, Al

    Republican • House

  • Perry, Carl

    Republican • Senate

  • Pischke, Tom

    Republican • Senate

  • Rice, Kathy

    Republican • House

  • Sjaarda, John

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 104 • No: 15

Senate vote • 3/9/2026

Do Pass Amended

Yes: 30 • No: 4

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Do Pass

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 2/24/2026

Do Pass Amended

Yes: 57 • No: 9

House vote • 2/20/2026

Do Pass Amended

Yes: 10 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor

    3/30/2026House

  2. Delivered to the Governor

    3/12/2026House

  3. Signed by the President

    3/11/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker

    3/10/2026House

  5. Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 4

    3/9/2026Senate

  6. Senate Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0

    3/5/2026Senate

  7. Scheduled for hearing

    3/5/2026Senate

  8. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary

    2/25/2026Senate

  9. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 57, NAYS 9

    2/24/2026House

  10. House State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2

    2/20/2026House

  11. House State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed

    2/20/2026House

  12. Scheduled for hearing

    2/20/2026House

  13. First read in House and referred to House State Affairs

    1/29/2026House

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

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