157 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session28 votes
HB1023establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses serving on ambulance crews.Do PassYea
HB1024modify requirements for ambulance operators.Do PassYea
HB1044make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1099reschedule the pharmaceutical composition of crystalline polymorph psilocybin in a drug product approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a Schedule IV controlled substance.Do PassYea
HB1099reschedule the pharmaceutical composition of crystalline polymorph psilocybin in a drug product approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a Schedule IV controlled substance.Do PassYea
HB1101prohibit an insurer from declining or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies based solely on an individual's status as a living organ donor.Do PassYea
HB1138require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
HB1138require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1143authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.Do PassYea
HB1143authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1199address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.Do PassYea
HB1199address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.Do PassYea
HB1250revise the types of community-based providers for purposes of state funded services.Do PassYea
HB1257amend the definition of an abortion.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1292limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid claims.Do PassYea
HB1292limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid claims.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1299permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.Do PassYea
HB1299permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB14modify provisions related to the practice of pharmacy.Do PassYea
SB14modify provisions related to the practice of pharmacy.Do PassYea
SB49safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB49safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB87clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB104require the reimbursement of therapy using equine movement through the state medicaid program.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB194limit the potency of cannabis products sold at medical cannabis dispensaries.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB211prohibit certain billing practices by ambulance service providers and establish reimbursement standards for out-of-network emergency medical services.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB211prohibit certain billing practices by ambulance service providers and establish reimbursement standards for out-of-network emergency medical services.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB233prohibit the assessment of certain administrative fees or penalties related to the provision of care by an out-of-network provider.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
2025 Regular Session25 votes
HB1016Revise provisions related to pharmacy and to increase fees.Do PassYea
HB1016Revise provisions related to pharmacy and to increase fees.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1061Prohibit a health care provider from restricting or denying a parent or guardian's access to certain medical records and other health information of a minor.Do PassYea
HB1061Prohibit a health care provider from restricting or denying a parent or guardian's access to certain medical records and other health information of a minor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1071Modify practice criteria for physician assistants.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1071Modify practice criteria for physician assistants.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1097Establish and modify provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians.Do PassYea
HB1097Establish and modify provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians.Do PassYea
HB1099Modify the community paramedic endorsement.Do PassYea
HB1099Modify the community paramedic endorsement.Do PassYea
HB1139Allow individualized investigative treatments for patients with life-threatening or debilitating diseases or conditions.Do PassYea
HB1139Allow individualized investigative treatments for patients with life-threatening or debilitating diseases or conditions.Do PassYea
HB1141Provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter.Do PassYea
HB1141Provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter.Do PassYea
HB1144Adopt the dietitian licensure compact.Do PassYea
HB1144Adopt the dietitian licensure compact.Do PassYea
HB1225Update and repeal provisions related to the reporting of hospital charge information.Do PassYea
HB1225Update and repeal provisions related to the reporting of hospital charge information.Do PassYea
SB86Expand eligibility for the rural recruitment assistance program to include chiropractors and optometrists.Referred toYea
SB102Revise provisions related to the practice of physician assistants.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB123Revise provisions related to forensic medical examinations.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB154Prohibit pharmaceutical manufacturers from interfering in contracts between 340B entities and pharmacies and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB154Prohibit pharmaceutical manufacturers from interfering in contracts between 340B entities and pharmacies and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB158Address preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review requirements for certain health benefit plans.Do PassYea
SB158Address preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review requirements for certain health benefit plans.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
2024 Regular Session24 votes
HB1012adopt the interstate counseling licensure compact and revise educational requirements to comply with the compact.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1057create the Commission on Indigent Legal Services and Office of Indigent Legal Services, to make an appropriation for reimbursing county indigent legal services, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.ReconsideredYea
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
HB1099establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.Do PassYea
HB1099establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.Do PassYea
HB1147address discriminatory acts against entities participating in a 340B drug pricing program.Do PassYea
HB1202establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1202establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB11prohibit a practitioner from referring a patient to a medical cannabis clinic with which the practitioner or an immediate family member has a financial relationship and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB42modify provisions related to medical cannabis.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB42modify provisions related to medical cannabis.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB80improve technology equipment for providers of elderly care and to make an appropriation therefor.Referred toYea
SB80improve technology equipment for providers of elderly care and to make an appropriation therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB80improve technology equipment for providers of elderly care and to make an appropriation therefor.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB82modify standards for a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship required prior to the issuance of a medical cannabis certification.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB209make an appropriation for grants to assisted living centers and nursing facilities for costs related to telemedicine.Referred toYea
SB209make an appropriation for grants to assisted living centers and nursing facilities for costs related to telemedicine.Do PassYea
SB219modify provisions related to the control of counties and municipalities over medical marijuana establishments within their jurisdictions.Do Pass AmendedYea
SCR602To analyze and report information on the healthcare workforce in South Dakota.Adopt ResolutionYea
SCR602To analyze and report information on the healthcare workforce in South Dakota.Adopt ResolutionYea
SJR508Applying for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States, to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
2023 Regular Session27 votes
HB1014update provisions related to the licensure of speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology assistants.Do PassYea
HB1014update provisions related to the licensure of speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology assistants.Do PassYea
HB1080prohibit certain medical and surgical interventions on minor patients.Do PassYea
HB1080prohibit certain medical and surgical interventions on minor patients.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1135provide for transparency in the pricing of prescription drugs.Do PassYea
HB1135provide for transparency in the pricing of prescription drugs.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1138require updated cost report information for certain community-based health and human services providers.Do PassYea
HB1138require updated cost report information for certain community-based health and human services providers.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1154modify acceptable conduct for practitioners related to medical cannabis.Do PassYea
HB1154modify acceptable conduct for practitioners related to medical cannabis.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1167annually adjust the rate for community-based providers to one hundred percent of methodology.Do PassNay
HB1167annually adjust the rate for community-based providers to one hundred percent of methodology.TabledYeatabling motion
SB1modify debilitating medical conditions for medical cannabis use.Do PassYea
SB1modify debilitating medical conditions for medical cannabis use.Do PassYea
SB1modify debilitating medical conditions for medical cannabis use.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB53exempt records regarding jail inmate disciplinary matters from public inspection and copying.Do PassYea
SB62amend provisions regarding delivery of electronic insurance documents.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB101provide the Department of Health with oversight authority for the provision of emergency medical services.Do PassYea
SB101provide the Department of Health with oversight authority for the provision of emergency medical services.Do PassYea
SB105require updated cost report information for certain community-based health and human services providers.Do PassYea
SB105require updated cost report information for certain community-based health and human services providers.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB175modify practice criteria for physician assistants.Do PassYea
SB175modify practice criteria for physician assistants.Do PassYea
SB177provide for the study of developmental disability services and to provide an appropriation therefor.Referred toYea
SB181authorize the provision of medical records and the imposition of related fees.Do PassYea
SB196provide for the study of long-term care services and to provide an appropriation therefor.TabledYeatabling motion
SJR505Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, updating references to certain officeholders and persons.Do Pass AmendedYea
2022 Regular Session21 votes
HB1086provide for the redistribution of donated prescription drugs and medical supplies.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1086provide for the redistribution of donated prescription drugs and medical supplies.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1103provide a reimbursement schedule for chiropractic, dental, and optometric services under the Medicaid program.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1121revise certain provisions related to advanced life support personnel.Do PassYea
HB1123establish licensure for rural emergency hospitals.Do PassYea
HB1129prohibit forms of discrimination in access to organ transplantation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1129prohibit forms of discrimination in access to organ transplantation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1180permit designated visitors in nursing facilities.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1228expand the ability for patients to seek investigational drugs, biological products, or devices.Do PassYea
HB1228expand the ability for patients to seek investigational drugs, biological products, or devices.Do PassYea
HB1242allow medical practice on the basis of conscience.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1258protect an individual's conscience from entities requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1267allow certain medical professionals to dispense ivermectin to persons.Do PassNay
HB1267allow certain medical professionals to dispense ivermectin to persons.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1280provide for an examination via telehealth for purposes of a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship under the medical cannabis program.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
SB4revise provisions related to a written certification for the medical use of cannabis.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB19permit certain facilities to establish reasonable restrictions related to the medical use of cannabis.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB19permit certain facilities to establish reasonable restrictions related to the medical use of cannabis.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB23revise the definition of bona fide practitioner-patient relationship.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB26revise the definition of practitioner for purposes of the medical cannabis program.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB26revise the definition of practitioner for purposes of the medical cannabis program.Do Pass AmendedYea
2021 Regular Session32 votes
HB1006revise certain provisions regarding the practice of chiropractic.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1006revise certain provisions regarding the practice of chiropractic.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1046limit liability for certain exposures to COVID-19.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1051maintain the life of any child born alive.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1131authorize primary care agreements.Do PassYea
HB1131authorize primary care agreements.Do PassYea
HB1136revise the authority of the Department of Health as it relates to counties and municipalities.Do PassNay
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1147revise the definition of bona fide practitioner-patient relationship in relation to medical cannabis.Do PassNay
HB1147revise the definition of bona fide practitioner-patient relationship in relation to medical cannabis.Do PassNay
HB1154prohibit employment contracts restricting competitive health care practices.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1163revise provisions related to physician assistants.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1179provide for physician wellness programs.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1179provide for physician wellness programs.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1195authorize the participation of certified registered nurse anesthetists in the recruitment assistance program.Do PassYea
HB1195authorize the participation of certified registered nurse anesthetists in the recruitment assistance program.Do PassYea
HB1247provide for the protection of the consciences of medical professionals.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1248require reports regarding the intentional disposal, destruction, or other disposition of human embryos.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1248require reports regarding the intentional disposal, destruction, or other disposition of human embryos.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1263provide price transparency for health care costs.Do PassYea
HB1273transfer funds to the health care trust fund and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB4revise certain provisions regarding the health professionals assistance program.Do PassYea
SB4revise certain provisions regarding the health professionals assistance program.Do PassYea
SB32revise certain provisions regarding access critical nursing facilities.Do PassYea
SB57revise the provisions regarding the South Dakota state employee health plan.Do PassYea
SB87exempt health benefit plans sponsored by nonprofit agricultural organizations from insurance regulation.Do PassYea
SB96revise certain provisions regarding the use of telehealth technologies.Do PassYea
SB96revise certain provisions regarding the use of telehealth technologies.Do PassYea
SB167establish criteria for a regional nursing facility designation.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB178prohibit certain insurers from using genetic information.Do Pass AmendedYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)13 bills
HB1023establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses serving on ambulance crews.Excused
HB1024modify requirements for ambulance operators.Excused
HB1047Make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for rural recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.Excused
HB1105restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for any healthcare service in medically underserved areas or communities, or in areas with a medically underserved population under federal law.Excused
SB87clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.Excused
HB1051maintain the life of any child born alive.Excused
SB4revise provisions related to a written certification for the medical use of cannabis.Excused
SB23revise the definition of bona fide practitioner-patient relationship.Excused
HB1103provide a reimbursement schedule for chiropractic, dental, and optometric services under the Medicaid program.Excused
HB1012adopt the interstate counseling licensure compact and revise educational requirements to comply with the compact.Excused
SB9further limit applications for clemency for violent crime offenders sentenced to life imprisonment.Excused
SB147provide for the distribution of informational materials regarding palliative care.Excused
SB141include a medical marijuana card issued by a South Dakota tribe in the definition of nonresident cardholder.Excused
Votes are shown as cast; we don’t score or label positions. Amendment-adoption motions are omitted, and tabling motions are flagged (a Yea there was a vote to kill the bill).