South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

SCR 607: Encouraging the Legislature to continue using person-first language that acknowledges the person before any disability.

In committee Last action February 20, 2025: House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 54, NAYS 16 H.J. 343

Plain-language summary

SCR 607 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Dakota Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Encouraging the Legislature to continue using person-first language that acknowledges the person before any disability. Primary sponsor: Kadyn Wittman (Democratic), Wheeler, Tim Walburg (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), Michael Rohl (Republican), Tim Reisch (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Drew Peterson (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Erin Healy (Democratic), Helene Duhamel (Republican), Randy Deibert (Republican), Brian Mulder (Republican), Casey Crabtree (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 54, NAYS 16 H.J. 343.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kadyn Wittman (Democratic); Wheeler; Tim Walburg (Republican); Jamie Smith (Democratic); and 10 more.