An Act to provide protections for parental rights.

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

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 1-1A:

The liberty of a parent to the nurture, care, custody, and control of the parent’s child is a fundamental right. An agency or officer of this state or an agency or officer of any political subdivision of this state may not infringe upon the fundamental right of a parent unless the infringement is narrowly tailored to meet a compelling governmental interest by the least restrictive means allowable by law.

No person may use this section to challenge a proceeding under chapters 26-7A or 26-8A.