S.D. Codified Laws § 26-6-42

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 26-6-42 - Child-placement agency may not decline service on basis of race, ethnicity, or national origin

No provision of §§ 26-6-36 to 26-6-50, inclusive, may be construed to allow a child-placement agency to decline to provide a service on the basis of a person's race, ethnicity, or national origin. Due regard shall be afforded to the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. §§ 1901-1963), if that Act is applicable.

SDCL 26-6-42

SL 2017, ch 114, §7; SL 2019, ch 127, §4.

Amended by S.L. 2019, ch. 127,s. 4, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by S.L. 2017, ch. 114,s. 7, eff. 7/1/2017.