SDVFJ has actively lobbied for or against 19 different bills and resolutions since 2017, and counting.

SDVFJ lobbies against Islamophobic, anti-immigration, anti-refugee, and racist legislation in South Dakota, and lobbies for inclusive legislation that supports or uplifts immigrant, refugee, and Muslim communities in our state.

During 2010-2016 legislative sessions, before SDVFJ began lobbying, 60% of bigoted legislation introduced was defeated, and 40% of bigoted legislation introduced was passed. After SDVFJ began lobbying, less bigoted legislation has passed.

83.3%

of bigoted legislation DEFEATED

16.7%

of bigoted legislation PASSED

Legislative outcomes based on whether

• a bigoted item failed or an inclusive item passed (WIN)
• an unfavorable item passed amended (DRAW)
• a bigoted item passed or an inclusive item failed (LOSS)

Wins are designated in green on the graph, draws are designated in yellow, and losses are designated in red.

Learn about the legislation we've lobbied on.

2021 Legislation

2020 Legislation

2019 Legislation

2018 Legislation

2017 Legislation