Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Contact: Michael Ewald, Communications Director, (605) 271-5405, press@sddp.org

South Dakota becomes leader in transgender discrimination.

Sioux Falls, SD (February 16, 2016)-

The South Dakota Democratic Party expressed their disappointment at the passage of HB 1008, a measure that would require transgender individuals use separate bathroom facilities from the gender with which they identify.

“Last in the nation in teacher pay. First in the nation in transgender discrimination. Quite the legacy for the 91st South Dakota Legislative Session,” said South Dakota Democratic Party Communications Director Michael Ewald.

Opponents to the bill said it could potentially cost South Dakota millions of dollars in federal funding, lost tourism opportunities and law suits.

“There hasn’t been a single documented incident in South Dakota that proves the bill is necessary. It’s a sad day for South Dakota,” said Ewald.

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