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South Carolina Surrogacy Law
There are no provisions in South Carolina law regarding surrogacy, but the limited case law indicates an acceptance of surrogacy contracts. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.
South Dakota Adoption Law
South Dakota Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
South Dakota Custody and Visitation Law
Courts typically will not consider a parent’s sexual orientation in custody and visitation determinations unless it is shown to adversely affect or harm the child(ren). There have been no cases dealing with transgender parents or same-sex co-parents.
South Dakota Donor Insemination Law
There is no provision on donor insemination in South Dakota state law.
South Dakota Hate Crimes Law
State law does not address hate crimes based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
South Dakota Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
South Dakota Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
South Dakota law and the state constitution both purport to ban marriage for same-sex couples. There are no other forms of relationship recognition for same-sex couples in state law or policies.
South Dakota Non-Discrimination Law
South Dakota law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
South Dakota School Laws
South Dakota law does not address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity.
