The proposed bill aims to establish clear definitions for terms such as "man," "woman," "boy," "girl," "father," "mother," "male," "female," and "sex" within South Dakota's legal framework. Key insertions include specific definitions for "boy" as a minor human male, "girl" as a minor human female, "man" as an adult human male, and "woman" as an adult human female. The bill mandates that state agencies adhere to these definitions and prohibits the adoption or funding of any policies that contradict them. Additionally, it emphasizes that public funds cannot be used for activities that conflict with these established definitions.

The bill also includes amendments related to motor vehicle titling and registration, establishing penalties for individuals who fail to provide required information to the county treasurer or department, classifying such failures as a Class 2 misdemeanor. It specifies that incomplete or erroneous application forms will not be accepted and requires new owners of motor vehicles to present specific documentation to the county treasurer. Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of Indian tribes in appointing veterans' service officers, ensuring they operate under the same terms as county officers. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the legal framework governing motor vehicle transactions and veterans' services while reinforcing the newly defined terms.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/28/2026: 2-14-2, 2-14-3, 4-7-13.1, 9-2-7, 13-49-14.11, 29A-5-102, 32-5-2, 32-5-27, 32-5B-9, 33A-1-29