South Dakota
South Dakota House votes on gender identity bills
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota House voted on two bills dealing with gender identity on Wednesday.
House Bill 1259 would prohibit unauthorized access to certain “Multi-occupancy rooms” such as men’s and women’s bathrooms in schools and state buildings.
House Bill 1260 would require that birth certificates and certain official documents reflect a person’s biological sex when applying for state-issued licenses and documents.
HB 1259 was passed by a vote of 49 to 21.
HB 1260 was rejected by a vote of 35 to 35 due to not getting a majority vote but could possibly be reconsidered.
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