HB1122 updates terminology throughout South Dakota law to use modern, person-first language when referring to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, replacing outdated or stigmatizing terms with respectful alternatives. The bill ensures consistent and appropriate language across state statutes that address services, accommodations, and rights for people with hearing loss.
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Signed by the Governor H.J. 712
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 650
Signed by the President S.J. 618
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 622
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 551
Health and Human Services Placed on consent
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 532
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 429
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 60, NAYS 8. H.J. 433
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3. H.J. 407
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 196
Erin Healy
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Reynold Nesiba
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Cosponsors
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Do Pass
State Affairs — Do Pass