This bill changes South Dakota law to give both unmarried parents equal custody rights to their children born outside of marriage, rather than automatically giving custody to the mother. Courts will now decide custody based on what's best for the child's overall wellbeing, rather than defaulting to maternal custody.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 156
First Reading House H.J. 139
Tom Pischke
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day