This bill adds antisemitism to South Dakota's list of unfair and discriminatory practices that the Division of Human Rights can investigate and enforce. When investigating discrimination complaints, the Division must now consider a specific definition of antisemitism that includes hatred toward Jewish people expressed through words or actions targeting individuals, property, or Jewish institutions. The bill includes a safeguard stating it doesn't restrict free speech or religious freedom protections.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 498
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 420
Signed by the President S.J. 436
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 406
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 49, NAYS 18. H.J. 386
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 3. S.J. 379
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 167
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 53, NAYS 14. H.J. 157
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 157
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 148
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 51
Fred Deutsch
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Jim Mehlhaff
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass