LGBTQ+ Issues

A House committee is advancing a bill that bans any kind of performance or event considered sexual in state-owned facilities or property. The bill was originally tailored to ban drag shows, but prime sponsor has broadened its scope.

A South Dakota nonprofit that supports transgender youth is suing Gov. Kristi Noem over a recent contract termination.

Senate Republicans are advancing a bill that prohibits doctors from prescribing puberty blockers and cross sex hormones to transgender kids. Republican lawmakers are focused on prohibiting certain surgeries on adolescents.

House Bill 1080 is a controversial bill that would affect the health care available to transgender youth in the state. It has ignited passionate debate.

A Senate Health committee is advancing a bill that prevents certain forms of healthcare for adolescents.

House Republicans are advancing a proposal that prevents transgender youth from receiving certain kinds of health care.

A House panel is advancing a bill that prevents certain healthcare for transgender youth. Backers say the bill is imperative to protect South Dakota kids. Critics say it could bring many unintended consequences.

House lawmakers will hear a bill prohibiting several types of care for transgender minors in South Dakota. Backers say hospitals in the state are performing irreversible procedures on children. Critics say the bill’s premise is based on misinformation.

Some Republican state lawmakers want to block transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming care. The bill mirrors ones passed in other states. Health officials say bills like this contradict best medical practices for transgender people.

The Board of Regents is responding to complaints over a drag show at SDSU by developing a new policy reviewing all campus events involving minors.