South Dakota will replace all geographic place names containing the offensive terms "squaw" or "scalp" with new names that don't rely on harmful stereotypes. The bill specifically renames five locations in Gregory County (including North Scalp Creek and Scalp Butte) and requires the state to update all maps and government records to reflect these changes. Going forward, no new geographic features in South Dakota can use either of these terms in their names.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3.
State Affairs Do Pass Failed, YEAS 2, NAYS 9.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 127
Shawn Bordeaux
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Do Pass
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day