We are thrilled to celebrate multiple victories in the South Dakota Legislature last week! Concerned Women for America (CWA) of South Dakota was instrumental in helping secure each one.
Criminalize the Abortionist, Not the Abortive Woman
HB1212 would revise provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children. HB1212 would criminalize the woman for having an abortion. We opposed this bill as the pro-life community has never criminalized the abortive woman but rather criminalized the abortionist. One of CWA of South Dakota’s Legislative Liaisons, Lisa Gennaro, testified that HB1212 is the wrong tool to curb the scourge of abortion. We believe women need truth and compassion, and our pregnancy care centers provide both.
Position: Oppose
Status: HB1212 was heard in the House Health and Human Services Committee. Great news, it was sent to the 41st legislative day, essentially killing the bill! More on this bill here.
TAKE ACTION: No longer needed.
Conscience Protection for Healthcare Providers
HB1153 would protect certain rights of healthcare providers. HB1153 is a bill intended to shield health care professionals from penalties or coercion for refusing to provide medical care that conflicts with their conscience. Lisa testified in support of this bill.
Position: Support
Status: Great news, HB1153 passed out of the House Health and Human Services Committee 8-5! More on the bill here. HB1212 will be making it to the House floor soon.
TAKE ACTION: It is vital that you contact your two representatives and ask them to Vote Yes on HB1153. Then, encourage others to do the same by forwarding this email.
- To find out who your representatives are, go here. Then, to find out how to contact them, go here.
- When emailing them, include your district number in the subject line so they know you are from their district.
- Be sure to let them know that you are a member of Concerned Women for America of South Dakota. The more legislators hear from us as an organization, the greater our influence will be as members of our steering committee and I lobby legislators at the Capitol.
- Please forward this e-alert to others today and ask them to pray and take action.
Protection of the Innocence of Children
HB1116 would prohibit children’s streaming shows from inappropriate ads that promote abortion, alcohol, drugs, gambling, gender transition, and nicotine. Lisa testified that HB1116 will help protect our children’s innocence.
Position: Support
Status: Great news, HB1116 passed out of the State Affairs Committee 7-5! More on the bill here.
TAKE ACTION: It is vital that you contact your two representatives and ask them to Vote Yes on HB1116. Then, encourage others to do the same by forwarding this email.
- To find out who your representatives are, go here. Then, to find out how to contact them, go here.
- When emailing them, include your district number in the subject line so they know you are from their district.
- Be sure to let them know that you are a member of Concerned Women for America of South Dakota. The more legislators hear from us as an organization, the greater our influence will be as members of our steering committee and I lobby legislators at the Capitol.
- Please forward this e-alert to others today and ask them to pray and take action.
PRAY: Lord, we thank You for these victories this week. We are so grateful. Bless the legislators with wisdom and courage to say, do, and vote according to Your will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
