Healthcare

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1250: revise the types of community-based providers for purposes of state funded services.

HB 1250 updates the list of community-based providers eligible for state-funded services, including Medicaid and other state programs. It adds a provision allowing the secretaries of the Department of Social Services or Human Services to approve new provider types beyond the current list (such as nursing homes, mental health centers, and federally qualified health centers). This change directly affects organizations providing care services that rely on state funding for operations. The key mechanism streamlines eligibility adjustments without requiring new legislation for each new provider type.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands eligibility for community-based healthcare providers (including mental health centers) under state-funded programs, increasing access to services like Medicaid and public health care.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health

signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 8: permit a school district to administer epinephrine using a nasal spray.

SB 8 allows South Dakota public schools to stock and administer epinephrine nasal spray (in addition to auto-injectors) for students experiencing severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) during school hours. It requires schools to adopt clear policies for storage and use, notify parents about these policies, and train designated staff (like school nurses) to recognize allergic reactions, administer the nasal spray, and provide emergency care. The bill also provides liability protection for schools and staff who follow the protocol, shielding them from ordinary negligence claims when acting in good faith during emergencies. This directly affects all public school districts, students with allergies, and school personnel authorized to respond to allergic emergencies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables schools to administer emergency anaphylaxis treatment (epinephrine nasal spray), improving student access to critical health care during school hours and aligning with public health safety protocols.95% confidence

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.

HB 1149 adopts the Athletic Trainer Licensure Compact, allowing South Dakota to join a multi-state agreement that enables licensed athletic trainers from participating states to practice in South Dakota without obtaining a separate license. The bill requires athletic trainers seeking to practice under the compact to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal background check (paid by the trainer) and establishes mutual recognition of licenses across member states. Key provisions include reducing administrative burdens for trainers, improving access to athletic care through streamlined interstate practice, and ensuring states maintain authority to regulate practice within their borders. This directly affects athletic trainers seeking to work across state lines and patients in South Dakota who may access care from out-of-state professionals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables athletic trainers (healthcare professionals) to practice across state lines without extra licensure, improving access to their services. Directly supports healthcare via medical professionals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

passed · South Dakota · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SCR 603: supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working group of nutrition experts to determine national standards for foods and beverages purchased with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

South Dakota's Senate Concurrent Resolution 603 supports the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in establishing a federal working group of nutrition experts to develop evidence-based national standards for foods and beverages that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The resolution does not create new law but urges Congress to pass legislation implementing the working group’s recommendations, which would align SNAP purchasing rules with current nutrition science and dietary guidelines. It directly affects the federal SNAP program, which provides food assistance to millions of low-income Americans, including South Dakota residents. The resolution emphasizes that national standards require federal action to ensure consistency, avoid state administrative costs, and prevent future policy reversals. This is a supportive measure for federal policy development, not a direct change to SNAP benefits or eligibility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSupports SNAP nutrition standards to improve public health outcomes through evidence-based food purchasing guidelines, aligning with public health program enhancements.85% confidence

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passed · South Dakota · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1170: allow online access to verify registry status for organ donation.

HB 1170 requires South Dakota's Department of Public Safety to make the state's organ donation registry accessible online 24/7, allowing registered donors or authorized individuals to verify their status anytime. It directly affects South Dakotans who are organ donors or considering donation, as well as organ procurement organizations and donation agencies that need to access registry information. The bill mandates that the registry must allow online registration, amendment, revocation, and verification of donor status, while ensuring personally identifiable information is protected and only used for determining donation status near death. This change streamlines access to the registry without altering the underlying donation process or eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMakes organ donation registry accessible online, improving public health program access and facilitating donor verification for healthcare services.95% confidence

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passed · South Dakota · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1112: modify the definition of an electronic smoking device.

HB 1112 modifies South Dakota's definition of "electronic smoking device" to explicitly include any device containing or delivering nicotine (or other substances with nicotine) intended for human consumption. This change clarifies that e-cigarettes, vape pens, e-cigars, and similar devices delivering nicotine fall under the definition, regardless of other substances they may contain. The amendment directly affects tobacco businesses selling these products and enforcement of existing laws regulating electronic smoking devices. The bill does not create new restrictions but ensures the definition aligns with how such devices are commonly used and marketed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies nicotine device definition to strengthen public health regulations under public health safety, directly addressing health risks from nicotine products.95% confidence

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died · South Dakota · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 1073: provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.

HB 1073 requires every public and accredited nonpublic school in South Dakota to create a cardiac emergency response plan. The bill mandates schools to develop these plans with local emergency services, including forming response teams, placing accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools and athletic venues, and training staff in CPR and AED use. Schools must conduct annual drills and maintain AEDs, with specific training requirements for coaches, athletic trainers, nurses, and response team members. This law directly affects all South Dakota schools and aims to improve emergency response for heart-related incidents during school activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly mandates an appropriation for school cardiac emergency programs, funding essential safety infrastructure and training per legislative requirement.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates cardiac emergency plans, AEDs, and staff training in schools, enhancing student safety and school infrastructure within education context.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates cardiac emergency plans, AED access, and staff training in schools, directly improving emergency medical response access for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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signed · South Dakota · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 1013: clarify the purposes permitted for certain offenders to operate a motor vehicle.

HB 1013 clarifies the specific purposes for which certain DUI offenders in South Dakota may operate a motor vehicle during a license revocation period. The bill explicitly permits driving for employment, school attendance, child care, health appointments, court/probation meetings, and treatment programs, provided the offender proves financial responsibility. It applies to individuals convicted of DUI-related offenses (listed in the bill) whose licenses are revoked for 90 days (first offense) or one year (subsequent offenses), ensuring courts can issue clear temporary driving permissions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePermits DUI offenders to drive for treatment, employment, and court compliance - enabling rehabilitation access and reducing barriers that could increase recidivism.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly permits driving for health appointments during license revocation, improving access to healthcare services for DUI offenders.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Probation & Parole

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 89: create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.

SB 89 requires all South Dakota counties and municipalities to ensure a minimum level of emergency medical services (including response times, staffing, and treatment protocols) are available within their boundaries for prehospital care. It directs the state health department to create rules defining these minimum standards, covering aspects like ambulance response and required personnel. The bill also establishes a legislative task force to study funding mechanisms for these services and report recommendations by November 2026. The law would take effect on July 1, 2028, impacting local governments responsible for emergency medical service provision.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates minimum EMS standards for access, strengthens public health infrastructure, task force studies funding to support implementation95% confidence

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1099: reschedule the pharmaceutical composition of crystalline polymorph psilocybin in a drug product approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a Schedule IV controlled substance.

HB 1099 would reclassify FDA-approved psilocybin medications from Schedule I to Schedule IV under South Dakota law. This change would allow medical providers to prescribe these specific pharmaceutical products without the strict restrictions currently applied to Schedule I substances. The bill specifically affects only psilocybin in drug products approved by the FDA, not raw psilocybin or unapproved formulations. This amendment aligns South Dakota's scheduling with federal approval status for medical use.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReclassifies FDA-approved psilocybin to Schedule IV, enabling medical prescriptions for mental health treatment and expanding access to therapeutic options under healthcare services.95% confidence