This is the second anti-LGBTQ+ bill signed by Gov. Noem this year. She signed SB 46, an anti-trans sports ban in February
Restricts the promotion of “divisive concepts” relating to race, gender and sex at state colleges and universities
At 87%, South Dakota had the highest rate of LGBTQ+ residents reporting those mental health conditions, compared to 63% nationally
“SB 46 attempts to solve a problem that doesn't exist- slamming the door shut for Trans student athletes to fully participate”
85% of transgender and nonbinary youth say that recent debates around anti-trans bills have negatively impacted their mental health
The measure now moves to the full House for a vote- as the Senate already approved it will then head to Governor Noem for her signature
“Every child deserves to be lifted up and supported by their leaders and their government, not targeted and dehumanized”
“I think we’re getting ready to watch a race among legislators who are in a competition to see who can do the most harm to trans...
Noem’s draft legislation would codify two executive orders – one for K-12 students and the other for the collegiate level
ACLU is planning lawsuit to block enforcement of state law
