The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee has passed a bill that would protect faith based adoption, or child placement agencies that work with state government.
SB149 has already passed through the Senate.
During the hearing, Janae Hansen, with the National Association of Social Workers, says the focus is straying from the child…..

Jim Kinyon, Executive Director of Catholic Social Services of the Black Hills, says the state can infringe on their religious rights…..

Committee Chairman, Representative Larry Rhoden of Union Center, says it is a confusing legal issue…..

The bill got a do pass recommendation on a nine to four vote, and will now move to the House floor.