South Dakota Bills

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1061: prohibit a health care provider from restricting or denying a parent or guardian's access to certain medical records and other health information of a minor.

This bill prevents healthcare providers in South Dakota from blocking parents or guardians from accessing their minor children's medical records and health information. It requires providers to allow authorized adults to view and obtain copies of these records without needing additional consent from the minor. The law applies to doctors, hospitals, and other medical facilities treating minors, ensuring families can review health data related to their children. This change aims to improve family involvement in healthcare decisions for minors by removing barriers to information access.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Tesa Schwans (R) Kaley Nolz (R) Sue Peterson (R) John Hughes (R) Scott Odenbach (R)

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1106: require a report regarding refugee resettlement services.

This bill requires the state of South Dakota to produce a report on refugee resettlement services. The report would detail how the state supports refugees who arrive and settle in the community. It directly affects state agencies responsible for managing refugee assistance programs. The provision aims to increase transparency by documenting the services provided to refugees.

Topics ✓ Immigration

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1188: allow nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses.

This bill allows nonresident military personnel to purchase three-day temporary waterfowl hunting licenses in South Dakota. The provision directly affects military members who are not residents of the state but wish to hunt waterfowl during short visits. By removing residency requirements for these specific licenses, the bill expands hunting opportunities for visiting service members without changing existing regulations for other hunters. The change applies only to waterfowl and is limited to three-day temporary licenses, leaving other hunting types and durations unaffected.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1139: allow individualized investigative treatments for patients with life-threatening or debilitating diseases or conditions.

This bill allows law enforcement to provide individualized investigative treatments to patients suffering from life-threatening or debilitating diseases or conditions. The key provision permits officers to use force or specific investigative methods tailored to the patient's medical needs rather than applying standard procedures. It directly affects police officers and individuals with serious health conditions who may require specialized handling during investigations. The legislation aims to ensure that medical circumstances are considered when determining appropriate investigative responses.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 100: limit the imposition of restrictions on the carrying of a concealed pistol and other items of self-defense while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.

SB 100 would modify South Dakota law to allow individuals to carry concealed firearms and other self-defense items on the campuses of public higher education institutions. The bill directly affects students, faculty, and staff at public colleges and universities within the state by changing current restrictions on carrying weapons in these locations. Key provisions would require public institutions to update their policies to permit concealed carry, provided the individual holds a valid permit and meets existing state requirements. The legislation aims to align campus security policies with broader state laws regarding firearm possession and self-defense.

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1222: expand the authorized carrying, possession, and storage of a concealed pistol.

HB 1222 expands the conditions under which individuals in South Dakota may carry, possess, and store concealed firearms. The bill modifies existing laws to allow more people to legally carry concealed pistols in locations where they were previously restricted, such as certain public buildings and private properties. Key provisions likely include removing specific prohibitions or adding exceptions to the list of places where concealed carry is not permitted. This change directly affects law-abiding citizens who wish to carry concealed weapons and property owners who may have previously been able to prohibit such carry on their premises. The legislation aims to clarify and broaden the scope of concealed carry rights without altering the fundamental requirement for a valid permit.

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1041: revise and repeal certain provisions pertaining to the state library and State Library Board.

HB 1041 proposes changes to the laws governing the South Dakota State Library and its governing board. The bill would update existing regulations to modernize how the library operates and manage its resources. These revisions aim to clarify the board's responsibilities and ensure the library's services align with current needs. The legislation directly impacts the State Library Board and the staff who manage library services for South Dakota residents.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 70: modify the maximum sparsity benefit a sparse school district is eligible to receive.

SB 70 modifies the maximum sparsity benefit that sparse school districts in South Dakota are eligible to receive. The bill directly affects school districts classified as sparse, which are typically rural areas with low student population density. By adjusting the financial support limits, the legislation changes how much funding these districts can access to offset the higher costs of operating in low-density areas. This adjustment aims to align the benefit structure with updated criteria for sparsity classification without altering other aspects of school funding.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1046: revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2025.

HB 1046 amends the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2025 in South Dakota. The bill adjusts state funding allocations across various departments and programs for the upcoming fiscal year. It directly affects state agencies and programs that receive legislative appropriations. The key provision involves revising budget amounts to reflect updated financial needs and priorities for the state government.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 73: require that an individual registering as a voter when applying for a driver license be a resident of this state for the purposes of voting.

This bill requires that individuals registering as voters when applying for a driver's license must be residents of South Dakota. It directly affects people seeking driver's licenses who wish to register to vote at the same time. The key provision mandates that voter registration tied to driver's license applications can only be processed for individuals who meet the state's residency requirements. This change aims to align voter registration procedures with existing residency rules for driver's licenses.

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1218: address the imposition of firearm restrictions on certain employees, officers, volunteers, and other individuals.

HB 1218 addresses the imposition of firearm restrictions on certain employees, officers, volunteers, and other individuals in South Dakota. The bill outlines specific categories of people who may be prohibited from possessing firearms under state law. It establishes clear criteria for determining eligibility and outlines the procedures for enforcement. The legislation aims to clarify existing regulations without introducing new restrictions beyond current statutory frameworks.

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 13, 2025

HB 1265: establish provisions related to the sharing of information with the national marrow donor program.

HB 1265 establishes provisions for sharing information with the National Marrow Donor Program in South Dakota. The bill directly affects medical facilities and healthcare providers who manage bone marrow donor registries. It outlines specific requirements for how patient data can be shared with the national program to facilitate donor matching. The legislation creates a formal framework for information exchange while maintaining patient privacy standards. This change aims to improve access to potential bone marrow donors for patients in need of transplants.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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