SB186 prevents health insurance companies from canceling or refusing to renew a person's policy because they have a preexisting medical condition. This strengthens protections for South Dakota residents by making it illegal for insurers to drop or deny coverage renewal based on someone's health history or existing illness.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2. S.J. 398
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 3, NAYS 4.
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 232
Craig Kennedy
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Michael Saba
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Cosponsors
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Deferred to the 41st legislative day