prohibit the use of a diversity, equity, or inclusion program in a law enforcement agency.
This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies in South Dakota from using diversity, equity, or inclusion programs. It directly affects police departments and other law enforcement entities within the state by restricting their ability to implement such initiatives. The key provision removes the legal authority for these agencies to establish or maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. This change would prevent agencies from allocating resources or developing policies specifically focused on these areas.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Feb 10, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Feb 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1211C
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Prime Sponsor Changed at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 197
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 184
lower
11 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Aaron Aylward
RRepublican
P
Brandei Schaefbauer
RRepublican
P
Carl Perry
RRepublican
P
Dylan Jordan
RRepublican
P
Heather Baxter
RRepublican
P
John Sjaarda
RRepublican
P
Kathy Rice
RRepublican
P
Logan Manhart
RRepublican
P
Phil Jensen
RRepublican
P
Taffy Howard
RRepublican
P
Travis Ismay
RRepublican
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