South Dakota courts and hearing officers will no longer automatically defer to how state agencies interpret laws, rules, or policies—instead, they must independently interpret these provisions from scratch. Additionally, when interpreting laws in cases involving state agencies, courts must resolve any remaining uncertainties in a way that favors protecting individuals' fundamental constitutional rights.
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House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 446
First Reading House H.J. 423
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 3. S.J. 360
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 1. S.J. 29
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 121
First Reading Senate S.J. 112
Sue Lucas-Peterson
Prime sponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-013
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-003
Do Pass
Do Pass
Do Pass