I know lots of Freepers were unhappy with Governor’ Noem’s veto of HB 1217, but I think she may have been right. There’s much good in the bill, but the litigation provisions at the end could turn into a nightmare. Here’s the text.
13-67-5. Cause of Action.
If a student is deprived of an athletic opportunity or if a student suffers direct or indirect harm, as a result of this Act being violated, that student has a private cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law, against the violating entity.
If a student is subjected to retaliation or other adverse action, as a result of reporting a violation of this Act to an employee or representative of a school, school district, institution of higher education, athletic association or organization, or to a state or federal governmental entity having oversight authority, that student has a private cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law, against the school, school district, institution of higher education, or athletic association or organization.
If a school, school district, or institution of higher education suffers any direct or indirect harm, as a result of this Act being violated, that school, school district, or institution of higher education has a private cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law, against the governmental entity, licensing or accrediting organization, or athletic association or organization.
A civil action under this section must be initiated within two years from the date the harm occurred.
Any person prevailing on a claim brought under this section is entitled to monetary damages, including for psychological, emotional, and physical harm suffered, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, and any other appropriate relief.
Kristi chooses her battles wisely.
She is not a knee-jerk Republican conservative.
I know lots of Freepers were unhappy with Governor’ Noem’s veto of HB 1217, but I think she may have been right.
The freak trannies and Chamber of Chinese Commerce agree. Stand with them if you wish. I won’t be.