This bill gives all South Dakota employees the right to decide whether to wear a facemask at work based on their personal evaluation of medical evidence and individual health circumstances. If an employee chooses not to wear a mask, their employer can require them to work remotely or in a different location, but cannot fire, demote, or discipline them for that choice.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0. H.J. 3
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 175
Phil Jensen
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Health and Human Services — Deferred to the 41st legislative day