South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 01 - Definitions And General Provisions
Section 27B-1-14 - Purpose.

27B-1-14. Purpose.
The purposes of this title are to enhance environments and provide supports to enable persons with developmental disabilities to achieve and maintain physical well-being, personal and professional satisfaction, participation as community members, and safety from abuse, neglect, and exploitation; and to promote and safeguard the human dignity, constitutional and statutory rights, social well-being, and general welfare of all persons with developmental disabilities in the state.

Source: SL 2000, ch 131, ยง2.