Rep. Brandei Schaefbauer

Primary HB 1078

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

establish provisions related to the disclosure of COVID-19 vaccination status and blood donations.

Maddy summaryHB 1078 establishes rules for how individuals can disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status when donating blood. The bill requires blood collection facilities to inform donors about their vaccination status and allows donors to choose whether to share this information with the facility. It also mandates that blood banks maintain records of vaccination status for donors who choose to disclose it. This legislation directly affects blood donation centers and individuals who wish to donate blood in South Dakota.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances blood donation transparency and donor choice, supporting public health safety and healthcare infrastructure.85% confidence

Passed Jan 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1084

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

provide free state park and recreation area admission to current and former members of the South Dakota National Guard and their spouses and dependents.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants free admission to South Dakota state parks and recreation areas for current and former members of the South Dakota National Guard, their spouses, and their dependents. It removes any existing fees or charges for these individuals and their families when visiting state-managed recreational facilities. The provision applies to all state parks and recreation areas under the jurisdiction of the state. This change aims to provide ongoing access to outdoor spaces for military service members and their families without requiring legislative approval for each individual visit.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill grants free state park admission to National Guard members and families, expanding benefits and recognizing veteran service.95% confidence

Passed Jan 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1055

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

modify medical cannabis certification requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1055 modifies the certification requirements for medical cannabis in South Dakota, directly affecting patients and healthcare providers who currently use the program. The bill updates the criteria that doctors must meet to recommend medical cannabis to patients, ensuring the certification process aligns with current medical standards. These changes aim to streamline how physicians obtain the necessary credentials to participate in the state's medical cannabis system. The legislation focuses on administrative updates rather than expanding or restricting patient access to the program.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines medical cannabis certification for doctors, improving patient access to medical cannabis under current standards.85% confidence

Passed Jan 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1045

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

create a share the road specialty license plate.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a specialty license plate program in South Dakota called "Share the Road," designed to promote awareness of safe driving practices among all road users. The plate design will feature graphics or slogans related to sharing the road safely, and proceeds from sales will be allocated to the state's highway safety fund. The legislation applies to vehicle owners who wish to purchase and display these specialty plates, with no changes to standard vehicle registration requirements.

TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes specialty license plates to promote safe driving practices and allocates proceeds to highway safety fund, directly supporting transportation safety infrastructure.90% confidence

Passed Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 191

Signed into law · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

restrict the use of medical cannabis for individuals on probation or conditional release.

Signed into law Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

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 71

Signed into law · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

remove a prohibition on the ability of law enforcement and various governmental entities to inspect, search, seize, prosecute, or impose disciplinary action on cannabis dispensaries, cultivation facilities, manufacturing facilities, and testing facilities.

Signed into law Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1228

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

provide that required exterior hunting garments may be fluorescent pink.

Signed into law Mar 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors