It might just be a bill and only a bill, but these drafted pieces of legislation could become laws and affect your life in various ways. Those effects could be positive, or in some cases, pretty negative. It's your duty as an activist to keep informed and ready to act.
On this page, we cover bills we're tracking during the South Dakota Legislative Session. Tap through, learn more, and email any questions to southdakota@aclu.org.
House Bill 1053 would undermine the privacy and First Amendment rights of South Dakotans by requiring age verification for websites containing material some say is harmful to minors.
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Jan 11, 2025
SB 18
Jan 11, 2025
SB 18
Senate Bill 18
Free Speech
Position: Oppose
Status: Introduced
Senate Bill 18 would undermine the privacy and First Amendment rights of South Dakotans by requiring age verification for websites containing material some say is harmful to minors.
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Jan 11, 2025
SB 48
Jan 11, 2025
SB 48
Senate Bill 48
Voting Rights
Position: Oppose
Status: Introduced
Senate Bill 48 changes the definition of South Dakota residency for voter registration purposes, requires proof of citizenship to register to vote, and establishes a dual ballot system for voters.
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Jan 11, 2025
SB 51
Jan 11, 2025
SB 51
Senate Bill 51
Religious Liberty
Position: Oppose
Status: Introduced
Senate Bill 51 would require the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom in South Dakota.