South Dakota Civil Rights Bills

amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.

define man and woman throughout the state.

establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.

revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.

establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.

establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.

except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.

add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.

revise provisions related to Division of Criminal Investigation cooperation with Indian tribes.

require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.

revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.

require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.

safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.

revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material of an identifiable individual, and provide penalties therefor.

revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.

ensure the validity of non-compete agreements in the context of jointly owned business entities.

revise certain provisions related to child support.

protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults.

modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes.

clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.