Rep. Taylor Rehfeldt

Primary SB 156

Failed · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

increase the minimum age for marriage.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes raising the minimum age for marriage in South Dakota. It directly affects individuals who wish to marry, setting a higher age threshold for legal marriage. The key provision establishes a specific minimum age requirement that applicants must meet before obtaining a marriage license. This change would prevent minors from legally marrying under the current age limits.

Failed Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1248

died · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

clarify informed consent requirements for the provision of prenatal and postnatal care to a minor.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the informed consent requirements for providing prenatal and postnatal care to minors in South Dakota. It directly affects healthcare providers, parents, and minors seeking reproductive health services by establishing clearer rules for consent procedures. The legislation outlines specific conditions under which a minor can consent to receive care without parental involvement, ensuring both patient privacy and medical safety. By defining these requirements more precisely, the bill aims to reduce ambiguity for medical professionals while protecting the rights of young patients.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill clarifies informed consent requirements to protect patient rights and ensure medical safety for minors seeking prenatal and postnatal care.85% confidence

died Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 602

Passed · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that formally acknowledges and celebrates the sister-state relationship between South Dakota and Taiwan. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the diplomatic and cultural ties between the two regions. The resolution is intended to honor the existing partnership without altering any legal or governmental procedures.

Passed Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SJR 502

Failed · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes that South Dakota apply to the U.S. Congress for a constitutional convention to propose amendments focused on limiting federal government power. The requested amendments would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, further restrict its jurisdiction, and limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials. If approved by enough states, this application could lead to a constitutional convention where proposed changes would need to be ratified by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution. The bill directly affects South Dakota's role in the federal constitutional amendment process.

Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill seeks constitutional amendments to impose fiscal restraints and limit federal government power, directly opposing expanded federal budget and taxation authority90% confidence

Failed Feb 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 87

died · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

address preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review requirements for certain health benefit plans.

Maddy summarySB 87 modifies preauthorization requirements for specific healthcare services and adjusts utilization review standards for certain health benefit plans in South Dakota. The bill directly affects health insurance providers, healthcare facilities, and individuals seeking covered medical services by streamlining approval processes for particular treatments. Key provisions establish new criteria for when preauthorization is required and define how utilization reviews must be conducted to ensure timely access to care. These changes aim to balance cost management with patient access to necessary medical services under existing health benefit plans.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines preauthorization and utilization review processes, improving patient access to healthcare services and reducing administrative barriers.75% confidence

died Jan 30, 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 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 168

Signed into law · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

make an appropriation for victim services.

Signed into law Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 209

Signed into law · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

make an appropriation for grants to assisted living centers and nursing facilities for costs related to telemedicine.

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