This concurrent resolution denounces the National Education Association's policy supporting abortion rights, arguing that South Dakota recognizes abortion ends a human life and that all human rights begin with life. The resolution does not change any state laws but serves as a formal statement expressing the Legislature's opposition to the NEA's abortion stance and affirming the state's commitment to protecting what it calls the rights of unborn children. Multiple sections of existing law are being amended as part of this resolution, though the specific policy changes to those sections are not detailed in the excerpt provided.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Senate Concurred in Resolution Passed, YEAS 28, NAYS 0. S.J. 477
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 2.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 436
House of Representatives Adopt Resolution as amended Passed, YEAS 56, NAYS 10. H.J. 470
House of Representatives Motion to amend resolution Passed, YEAS 47, NAYS 18. H.J. 469
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 452
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 439
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 420
First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 401
Jon Hansen
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Kris Langer
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in Resolution
State Affairs — Do Pass
Motion to amend resolution
Adopt Resolution as amended