1246F 97th Legislative Session 159

2022 South Dakota Legislature

House Bill 1246

AMENDMENT 1246F FOR THE HOUSE JUDICIARY ENGROSSED BILL

Introduced by: Representative Sue Peterson

An Act to establish the fundamental right of a parent.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That chapter 1-1A be amended with a NEW SECTION:

The fundamental right to make decisions concerning the upbringing, education, and care of a child rests with the parents. This does not change the parental rights as established by South Dakota law as of July 1, 2022.

Underscores indicate new language.

Overstrikes indicate deleted language.