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South Dakota HouseHB 1184

define man and woman throughout the state.

Passed 57–9Party-line

What it does: Defines male and female by the type of reproductive system an individual naturally has or would have, defines man, woman, boy, girl, mother, father and sex, and applies the definitions to state and local government laws, rules and policies. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Do Pass Amended

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The tally

Yes 57 · No 9 · Not voting 4

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats050
Republicans5744

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 4 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (70)

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.