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This bill aims to provide certain protections to faith-based or religious child-placement agencies in South Dakota. It defines key terms such as "child-placement agency" and "adverse action," prohibits the state from discriminating against or taking adverse actions against these agencies based on their religious beliefs or moral convictions, and allows them to maintain their independence and control over their practices, hiring, and services. The bill also outlines the legal remedies available to these agencies if they believe their rights have been violated and the timeline for asserting a claim. Additionally, the bill clarifies that its provisions apply to foster care or adoption placements receiving federal subsidies to the fullest extent allowed under federal law.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=149&Session=2017