This bill adds a new protection stating that South Dakota residents have a right to refuse any medical intervention, including vaccines, without facing discrimination in employment, housing, education, or public services. It does allow employers to screen workers for contagious diseases if the screening is directly related to job duties and business needs. The bill essentially prevents the state from requiring medical interventions and bars most entities from penalizing people who refuse them.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 178
First Reading House H.J. 148
Phil Jensen
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Health and Human Services — Deferred to the 41st legislative day