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S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-61

Public changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms--Exceptions to use restriction

Known as the South Dakota Human Relations Act

The act spans §§ 20–20 (84 sections).

Source: SL 2025, ch 84, § 10

The prohibitions set forth in § 20-13-60 do not apply to:

(1) An individual who accompanies a child under the age of ten, if the individual is the child's parent or lawful chaperone;

(2) An individual who accompanies another individual requiring assistance because of age or a disability;

(3) A law enforcement officer, fire official, or other state or county employee acting in an official capacity;

(4) An individual providing emergency medical assistance;

(5) An individual providing custodial, maintenance, or inspection services, provided the changing room or restroom is unoccupied; or

(6) An individual providing services or rendering aid:

(a) During a natural disaster or declared emergency; or

(b) When necessary to maintain order and safety.

Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.