South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1211: prohibit the use of a diversity, equity, or inclusion program in a law enforcement agency.

In committee Last action February 10, 2025: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1

Plain-language summary

HB 1211 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibit the use of a diversity, equity, or inclusion program in a law enforcement agency. Primary sponsor: John Sjaarda (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Sjaarda (Republican); Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican); Kathy Rice (Republican); Carl Perry (Republican); and 7 more.