‘Rights of a parent’ measure passes state Senate over concerns about unintended consequences

‘Rights of a parent’ measure passes state Senate over concerns about unintended consequences

State Sen. Tamara Grove, R-Lower Brule, speaks on the South Dakota Senate floor at the Capitol in Pierre on Feb. 11, 2026. (Photo by Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)South Dakota state senators revived and approved a bill Tuesday that was described by its sponsor as strengthening parental rights, but was criticized by opponents for its potential to undercut protections against abuse and neglect, delay urgent health care decisions and enco…