An Act to prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 34-22:

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no employer, educational institution, state agency, political subdivision, or other person may require an individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, enrollment, or for the receipt of a benefit or service.

A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.