UPDATE: House Bill 1080 was signed into law by Gov. Kristi Noem on Feb. 13, 2023.
This ban won’t stop South Dakotans from being trans, but it will deny them critical support that helps struggling transgender youth grow up to become thriving transgender adults.
But make no mistake – this fight is not over. We will never stop fighting for the right of trans youth to the love, support and care that every young person deserves.
Ignoring strong opposition from South Dakota medical experts, parents, transgender youth, and advocates, lawmakers voted to pass House Bill 1080, legislation that will allow the government to intervene in private medical decisions, prohibiting doctors from providing life-saving gender-affirming health care to transgender South Dakotans.
The bill now moves to Gov. Kristi Noem’s desk for her signature. That means it’s time to take action!
ACT NOW: Call or email Gov. Noem to ask her to veto House Bill 1080.
Calling Gov. Noem’s office is quick and easy.
Dial 605-773-3212
Staff: “Hello, Governor Noem’s office.”
You: “Hi, my name is [your name] and I would like to leave a message for the Governor.”
Staff: “What would you like to say?”
You: “Governor Noem, please VETO House Bill 1080. It’s the right thing to do. Thank you.”
Make sure to personalize your message and leave your name and phone number in case anyone would like to follow up with you.
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If you prefer to email, send your note to governornoem@state.sd.us. Customize this sample email and add your name and contact inforamtion at the end.
Dear Gov. Noem,
I urge you to veto House Bill 1080.
Health care decisions should be made between doctors and patients, not politicians.
The government should not intervene in private medical decisions, and doctors should not be prohibited from providing life-saving gender-affirming health care to transgender South Dakotans.
By blocking medical care supported by every major medical association, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association, the legislature is compromising the health of trans youth in dangerous and potentially life-threatening ways.
No one should take away private health care choices around the provision of medical care consistent with prevailing medical and scientific standards. Please veto House Bill 1080.
Thank you,
[Your name]
