This bill expands the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in South Dakota by adding new specific duties they can perform, including conducting advanced patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications (including controlled substances), and making patient referrals to other healthcare providers. The bill also reorganizes and updates the list of anesthesia-related functions CRNAs may perform while working under physician supervision. These changes give CRNAs broader authority to independently manage certain aspects of anesthesia care beyond their previous responsibilities.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 363
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 302
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 340
Signed by the President S.J. 259
Senate Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 237
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0. H.J. 272
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 272
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 58
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 1. S.J. 69
Senate Motion to amend S.J. 68
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 33
Deb Soholt
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Jean Hunhoff
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass