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South Dakota
The Latest Updates
South Dakota House of Representatives Passes Discriminatory Anti-Transgender Bill
Bill passes 39-30, will now go to the Senate; is one of four anti-transgender measures introduced in-state this year.
As State Legislative Sessions Get Underway & New Officials Take Office, We See Why Elections Matter
As legislative sessions begin across nearly all 50 states, HRC is tracking more than 150 pieces of LGBTQ-related legislation.
How One Small South Dakota Town Became a Champion for LGBTQ Equality
When city officials received a preliminary score of 12 on HRC’s Municipal Equality Index, they began to embark on a multiyear effort to achieve a perfect 100 score.
Empower Yourself and Your Community: Join HRC’s Equality Action Academy
HRC’s Equality Action Academy is a three-part online training series designed to give you the tools to take action locally in legislative and electoral campaigns.
Brookings Becomes First City in South Dakota to Enact Comprehensive LGBTQ-Inclusive Ordinance
Brookings made history by becoming the first municipality in South Dakota to enact comprehensive non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people.
South Dakota Legislature Attacks LGBTQ Rights—Again
The legislative session is underway in South Dakota, and LGBTQ people are under attack.
HRC Foundation Releases 10th Edition of Healthcare Equality Index
More than 300 healthcare providers nationwide earn the coveted “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” designation.
SHAMEFUL - South Dakota Governor Signs Anti-LGBTQ “License to Discriminate” Bill into Law
Washington - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization joined the ACLU of South Dakota in calling out…
100 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Introduced in 2017
As lawmakers continue to meet in state capitols around the country, HRC is tracking more than 100 anti-LGBTQ bills in 29 states.
South Dakota Legislature Sends Anti-LGBTQ “License to Discriminate” Bill to Governor’s Desk
WASHINGTON - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization joined the ACLU of South Dakota in urging South…
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