The bill aims to clarify the requirements for consent regarding the donation of ovum or sperm in South Dakota. It establishes that an individual's general consent to be an organ donor does not automatically include consent for the donation or retrieval of their ovum or sperm.

Specifically, the bill introduces a new section to chapter 34-26, stating that explicit consent must be obtained from the individual for the donation or retrieval of ovum or sperm. This change emphasizes the necessity for clear and direct consent, ensuring that individuals are fully aware and agree to the specific act of donating their reproductive cells.