Before prescribing opioids for pain, South Dakota health care professionals must recommend or offer alternative treatments such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture, or chronic pain management programs—based on what's clinically appropriate and available. The law doesn't require trying all alternatives first or prevent doctors from prescribing opioids alongside these other treatments.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3.
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 3, NAYS 10.
Health and Human Services Motion to amend
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 117
Brock Greenfield
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Lee Qualm
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Health and Human Services — Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Deferred to the 41st legislative day