This joint resolution asks South Dakota voters to approve a new constitutional amendment that would define what counts as a human being under the state constitution. If voters approve it, the definition would be added to Article VI of South Dakota's Constitution and could affect how state laws are interpreted regarding issues like abortion and other life-related policies.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 34. H.J. 413
State Affairs Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4.
State Affairs Motion to amend
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 211
First Reading House H.J. 178
Steven Haugaard
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
State Affairs — Do Pass Amended