SB178 removes an existing law that permitted certain insurers to use genetic information when making coverage or rate decisions. By repealing §7-8-16, the bill prohibits insurance companies from considering a person's genetic test results or family medical history as a factor in underwriting or pricing insurance policies. This protects South Dakotans from potential discrimination based on genetic predisposition to disease.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 494
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 468
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 541
Signed by the President S.J. 445
Senate Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 391
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0. H.J. 441
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 294
First Reading House H.J. 284
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 238
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 2
Health and Human Services Motion to amend S.J. 2
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 170
Ernie Otten
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Wayne Steinhauer
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass Amended