Rep. Brian Mulder

Primary HC 8011

Introduced · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

Commending and honoring the Tea Area School Board as the Associated School Boards of South Dakota 2024 Outstanding School Board award recipient.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Tea Area School Board as the recipient of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota 2024 Outstanding School Board award. The legislation authorizes the state to issue a resolution of commendation honoring the school board for this achievement. It does not create new policies or change existing laws, but serves to publicly acknowledge the school board's accomplishments. The measure is ceremonial in nature and applies only to the Tea Area School Board.

EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes outstanding school board achievement, indirectly supporting education by highlighting excellence in school governance75% confidence

Introduced Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1058

In committee · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

prohibit the reporting of medical debt to a consumer reporting agency and to provide a penalty therefor.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits medical providers from reporting unpaid medical debt to credit reporting agencies in South Dakota. It directly affects healthcare providers, medical collection agencies, and consumers with outstanding medical bills. The law includes a penalty provision for violations, though specific penalty amounts are not detailed in the title. This change aims to prevent medical debt from impacting consumers' credit scores.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patients from credit score damage due to medical debt, advancing patient financial rights and reducing barriers to healthcare access.90% confidence

In committee Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1210

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

prohibit a hospital from reporting medical debt for collection in certain situations.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts hospitals in South Dakota from reporting medical debt to credit agencies under specific circumstances. It directly affects healthcare providers and patients by limiting how medical bills are shared with credit reporting systems. The key provision requires hospitals to assess a patient's ability to pay before reporting unpaid medical accounts to collection agencies. This change aims to prevent medical debt from negatively impacting a patient's credit score when they cannot afford care.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patients from credit score damage due to medical debt, improving access to healthcare by preventing financial barriers.85% confidence

Passed Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1060

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

revise a provision related to civil commitment following a determination of mental incompetency.

Maddy summaryHB 1060 amends South Dakota law to update procedures for civil commitment cases involving individuals declared mentally incompetent. The bill modifies how courts handle the commitment process after a determination of incompetency is made, ensuring alignment with current legal standards. It directly affects judges, legal professionals, and individuals subject to civil commitment proceedings by refining the statutory requirements for such cases. The legislation focuses on procedural adjustments rather than changing the underlying authority for civil commitment itself.

Passed Jan 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1224

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

require the creation of an informational video and other materials describing the state's abortion law and medical care for a pregnant woman experiencing life-threatening or health-threatening medical conditions.

Signed into law Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1125

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

prohibit the chemical modification or conversion of industrial hemp and the sale or distribution of chemically modified or converted industrial hemp and to provide a penalty therefor.

Signed into law Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1178

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

prohibit the Board of Regents or any institution under its control from using state resources for obscene live conduct.

Signed into law Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 6

Signed into law · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

revise provisions related to death by distribution of a Schedule I or II substance.

Signed into law Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 151

Signed into law · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

revise and repeal provisions related to the licensure of athletic trainers.

Signed into law Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1098

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

provide free birth certificates to persons experiencing homelessness.

Signed into law Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors