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Introduced
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
In Committee
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to provide for the protection of the consciences of medical professionals.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect the "right of conscience" for medical professionals, health care institutions, and health care payers in South Dakota. It defines key terms like "conscience," "discrimination," and "health care service," and establishes that these entities cannot be compelled to participate in or pay for any medical procedure or medication that violates their moral, religious, ethical, or philosophical beliefs. The bill also provides legal protections against discrimination or retaliation for exercising this right of conscience, and allows for civil lawsuits and damages for violations of the act.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (18)
Blake Curd (R)*,
Jon Hansen (R)*,
Aaron Aylward (R),
Fred Deutsch (R),
Mary Fitzgerald (R),
Tim Goodwin (R),
Spencer Gosch (R),
Randy Gross (R),
Charles Hoffman (R),
Phil Jensen (R),
Tina Mulally (R),
Al Novstrup (R),
Carl Perry (R),
Tony Randolph (R),
Lee Schoenbeck (R),
Bethany Soye (R),
Jim Stalzer (R),
John Wiik (R),
Last Action
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 25, NAYS 41. H.J. 386 (on 02/24/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/22444 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/218123.pdf |
| House State Affairs Amendment 1247A | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/217954.pdf |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/216199.pdf |
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