South Dakota is creating a new type of licensed healthcare facility called a "rural emergency hospital" by adding it to the state's definition of what counts as a health care facility. This allows rural areas to operate emergency-only hospitals with a different licensing structure than traditional full-service hospitals, potentially making emergency care more accessible in underserved communities.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 626
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 498
Signed by the President S.J. 416
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 483
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 380
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
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. 192
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 64, NAYS 0. H.J. 212
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 116
Michael Diedrich
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Taylor Rehfeldt
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Do Pass