Rep. Josephine Garcia

Maddy summaryHB 1078 establishes rules for how individuals can disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status when donating blood. The bill requires blood collection facilities to inform donors about their vaccination status and allows donors to choose whether to share this information with the facility. It also mandates that blood banks maintain records of vaccination status for donors who choose to disclose it. This legislation directly affects blood donation centers and individuals who wish to donate blood in South Dakota.

Maddy summaryHB 1082 proposes changes to the qualifications required for individuals to serve as jurors in South Dakota courts. The bill would revise the specific criteria that potential jurors must meet, such as age, residency, and citizenship requirements. These adjustments aim to modify who is eligible to be selected for jury duty within the state's judicial system. The legislation does not specify the exact new qualifications but indicates a formal update to existing rules governing jury service.