South Dakota legislators passed, and Governor Dennis Daugaard signed a bill this year (SB149) that protects faith based adoption agencies from state penalties if they refuse to place a child due to moral or religious objections.

Daugaard says the bill is not similar to actions taken in other states….

Daugaard vetoed a bill last year that would have restricted the use of public restrooms and locker rooms by trans-gender students. He says that may have stalled similar action this year…..

Supporters of the trans-gender restrictions have said they may bring a ballot measure on the issue next year.