The bill aims to establish clear definitions for "man" and "woman" within South Dakota law, amending existing legal language to ensure consistency across various statutes and administrative rules. Specifically, it amends section 2-14-2 to define "man" as an adult human male and "woman" as an adult human female, while also providing definitions for related terms such as "boy," "girl," "father," "mother," "male," "female," and "sex." Additionally, the bill introduces new sections that mandate all state agencies and political subdivisions to adhere strictly to these definitions in their operations and documentation.

Furthermore, the bill makes several amendments to existing statutes, including sections related to financial plans, population determinations for municipal ward divisions, and the registration and titling of motor vehicles. These amendments ensure that the newly defined terms are uniformly applied across various legal contexts, reinforcing the legislative intent to standardize the understanding of gender within the state's legal framework.

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
House State Affairs Engrossed, 02/20/2026: 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
Enrolled, 03/10/2026: 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