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SD HB1313

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Greg Blanc

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • South Dakota Board of Education Standards must recommend age-appropriate, research-based resources for prenatal human growth and development instruction for use in health or science curricula

  • Required instructional materials include high-definition ultrasound videos showing brain, heart, and major organs at various prenatal stages, plus video or computer animation depicting development from fertilization through birth (minimum 3 minutes in length)

  • Prohibits use of any materials produced or provided by entities that perform abortions, promote abortion, contract with abortion providers, are affiliated with abortion providers, or regularly make referrals to abortion providers

  • School districts are mandated to use the board-recommended resources in their curricula

Legislative Description

Require education in prenatal human growth and development.

Education

Last Action

Delivered to the Governor on March 09, 2026 H.J. 534

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/17/2026
Health and Human Services2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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