House Bill 1184

  • Status: Introduced
  • Position: Oppose
  • Bill Number: HB 1184
  • Session: 2026
  • Latest Update: February 5, 2026
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Summary

Background: House Bill 1184 attempts to define man and woman throughout the state and prohibit funding for anything to the contrary.

Our Stance: The ACLU of South Dakota opposes House Bill 1184.

This bill has the potential to erase transgender and nonbinary persons from the state while also threatening state and local government contracts with businesses and organizations that do not define man or woman. Passing a law that conflicts with federal regulations just to target a small group of South Dakotans is outright bullying.

Sponsors:
Representatives Hansen (prime), Goodwin, Lems, Novstrup, and Sjaarda and Senators Perry and Pischke

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