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WEEK FOUR began here at the SD State Capitol with a ‘Pro-Life Bang’ as nearly #250 Pro-Life friends of every generation gathered on Sunday, Feb. 1, in Pierre for our Annual ‘March for Life’ and ‘Hour of Reflection.’ More details to follow below.

Then came Monday and things are hopping here in the halls of our Capitol during South Dakota's 101st Legislative Session. To date we have seen #469 Bills filed and some #27 Resolutions. Watch for these numbers to CLIMB and when they do…SDRTL will be watching!

A number of our Bills are still in the process of being fine-tuned so simply stay informed and follow our work at the Capitol by going to our website at …sdRightToLife.org…and then click on the ‘Legislative Information Tab’. Currently…..

SDRTL IS SUPPORTING: (Click on Bill Numbers below to read)

• House Concurrent Resolution 6002 - 'Honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk'.  This Resolution recently passed on the House Floor on a vote of 60 to 5 and on the Senate Floor on a vote of 31 to 2. 

• House Bill 1127 - The Birth Center Bill:  “An Act to revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers.”  This bill will expand the mileage that a birth center can be from a birthing hospital to allow the rural, underserved communities to receive perinatal services, hopefully improving maternal mortality and infant mortality. It also enables Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) to supervise birth centers, a common practice across many other states.

• House Bill 1153 - The Med Act Bill:  "An Act to protect Certain rights of healthcare providers.” This bill will protect health care professionals and students whose strong pro-life and other family-valued views are important.  To be clear - The Med Act is a SHIELD…not a SWORD. 

• House Bill 1182 - Embryo Reporting Bill: "An Act to establish a data collection system pertaining to assisted reproductive technology.” All lives have value and dignity INCLUDING at our earliest stage of development. If human life is going to be constructed in a laboratory, then frozen, researched or destroyed, it makes sense that the state at least has an interest in knowing the disposition of​ those human embryos. 
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SDRTL IS OPPOSING: 

• House Bill 1212 – Penalties to the Mother's Bill: "An Act to review provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children.”  When making decisions with the intent to save lives, we believe HB1212 would ultimately send us backwards on the pro-life progress we’ve made in our state over the past 54-years.  We have always advocated to ’Support Her, Protect Them’ as we promote good, thoughtful Pro-Life legislation. HB1212, although well-intended, will take us down the wrong path and thus we seek its defeat. 

Thank you for standing with us and praying for us as together we advocate and legislate for LIFE! 

Visit our SD Legislature website at https://sdlegislature.gov/.

ONLY IN SOUTH DAKOTA — On Sunday, February 1, following SDRTL’s annual ‘Hour of Reflection’ the SDRTL Board of Directors were once again given permission by our Governor’s Office to use his large Board Meeting Room for our quarterly meeting. Our Board of Directors were given a special treat when the Governor showed up, unannounced, and personally welcomed them all to both the Capitol and his Board Room.  “Thank You Governor Rhoden for your amazing hospitality!"

We are delighted to announce our partnership with Seven Weeks Coffee and a new way for you to support the pro-life cause. Thanks to their generosity, SDRTL will receive 20% of all partnership donations throughout the month of February, and will receive a grant at the end of the month. Please use our personalized QR Code above to place your life-affirming order, and enjoy!

One of our amazing SDRTL Chapters has stepped up to fully sponsor one young adult, age 18–25, to attend the National Right to Life Academy for one week this summer in Washington, D.C. This incredible academy offers intensive pro-life training led by foremost leaders in the movement, covering topics such as:

• abortion
• euthanasia
• stem cell research
• Planned Parenthood
• legislative strategy
• politics
• communication
• grassroots organizing
• IVF...and much more!

The cost per student is $2,500, which covers tuition for the Academy, one round-trip flight, a seven-night hotel stay, and meals. Our goal is to match this gift and send two outstanding young leaders from South Dakota to attend. If we exceed our goal, we will be able to sponsor additional students.

If you would like to help our Chapters make this opportunity possible, please donate using the link below. In the “In Honor” section, please enter “Academy.” Checks may also be mailed, with “Academy” noted in the memo line, to:

SDRTL

4001 W Valhalla Blvd, Ste 101

Sioux Falls, SD, 57106

If you or someone you know is interested in applying for the NRLC Academy, download the application here.

Thank you so much for investing in South Dakota's future pro-life leaders! We will keep you up to date on those chosen for this incredible opportunity.

We are so thankful for your heart for moms, dads, and babies in SD. We love our partners!

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, make your check out to "South Dakota Right to Life Education Fund," or give online at SDRighttoLife.org. Mail your donations to:

SDRTL

4001 W Valhalla Blvd, Ste 101

Sioux Falls, SD 57106