South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1260: require that birth certificates and certain official documents reflect biological sex.

In committee Last action February 20, 2025: House of Representatives Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 36 H.J. 342

Plain-language summary

HB 1260 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: require that birth certificates and certain official documents reflect biological sex. Primary sponsor: John Sjaarda (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Tony Randolph (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), John Carley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): House of Representatives Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 36 H.J. 342.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Sjaarda (Republican); Kathy Rice (Republican); Tony Randolph (Republican); Carl Perry (Republican); and 11 more.