A bill that would have required birth certificates reflect a person’s gender on birth was defeated in the South Dakota House Health and Human Services Committee.

Bill prime sponsor Fred Deutsch of Florence says it would correct state law…

Representative Jennifer Keintz of Eden says the bill is regressive…

The bill was defeated on a seven to six vote.

The bill was revived later in the day following a “smoke out” on the House floor. The bill may be debated again as soon as Wednesday.