S.D. Const. art. XXI, § 9
- Constitution
- Constitution of South Dakota
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Marriage. Only marriage between a man and a woman shall be valid or recognized in South Dakota. The uniting of two or more persons in a civil union, domestic partnership, or other quasi-marital relationship shall not be valid or recognized in South Dakota. History: Amendment proposed by SL 2005, ch 1, § 2, approved Nov. 7, 2006.
The text is copied from the official source: sdlegislature.gov. This is the stored text for research. It is not legal advice; check the official source before you rely on it.