A bill requiring the use of face masks in most public places passed out of the South Dakota Senate Health and Human Services Committee.

The bills sponsor, Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says voluntary recommendations don’t do enough..

Dean Krogman, representing the South Dakota Medical Association, asked the committee to support the bill…

Senator Erin Tobin of Winner says she isn’t sure a requirement is the best way to slow the pandemic..

The bill passed out of committee to the Senate floor with no recommendation on a five to two vote.