South Dakota's Department of Health must create and post information on its website about perinatal hospice—a type of supportive care for pregnant women and families facing a diagnosis that their baby will die shortly after birth. The brochure will explain what services are available, note that medical assistance may cover these services, and provide information about grief counseling and support programs. This is a new requirement that doesn't change existing law but establishes a state mandate to inform families about this care option.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 459
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 389
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 467
Signed by the President S.J. 384
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 1. H.J. 439
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
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. 179
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 149
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 2
Health and Human Services Motion to amend S.J. 1
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 81
Bethany Soye
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Jessica Castleberry
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass Amended