142 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session29 votes
HB1023establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses serving on ambulance crews.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1024modify requirements for ambulance operators.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1044make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1044make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1068authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide liability protection therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1094clarify that consent for the donation of ovum or sperm must be explicit.Do PassNay
HB1094clarify that consent for the donation of ovum or sperm must be explicit.ReconsideredNay
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
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.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1138require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1138require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1138require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.Veto overrideNay
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
HB1150make an appropriation to increase the rate of payment for federally qualified health centers.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1153protect certain rights of healthcare providers.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1163prohibit certain persons from requiring genetic-based vaccinations.Do PassNay
HB1164establish the crime of fraudulent assisted reproduction and provide a penalty and civil liability therefor.Do PassYea
HB1171establish provisions related to the disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status and blood donations.Do PassNay
HB1182establish a data collection system pertaining to assisted reproductive technology and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
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 Pass AmendedYea
HB1251create the community-based providers methodology supplement fund, create the target teacher salary supplement fund, and provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances to the fund.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
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 Pass AmendedYea
HB1299permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.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
SB87clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.Do Pass AmendedYea
2025 Regular Session16 votes
HB1016Revise provisions related to pharmacy and to increase fees.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1016Revise provisions related to pharmacy and to increase fees.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1016Revise provisions related to pharmacy and to increase fees.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1058Prohibit the reporting of medical debt to a consumer reporting agency and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1071Modify practice criteria for physician assistants.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1097Establish and modify provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians.Do PassYea
HB1099Modify the community paramedic endorsement.Do PassYea
HB1111Make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of telehealth kiosks.TabledYeatabling motion
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
HB1144Adopt the dietitian licensure compact.Do PassYea
HB1223Provide for conscience exemptions from certain vaccinations.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1223Provide for conscience exemptions from certain vaccinations.ReconsideredNay
HB1225Update and repeal provisions related to the reporting of hospital charge information.Do PassYea
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
2024 Regular Session18 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 AmendedNay
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 PassNay
HB1202establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB42modify provisions related to medical cannabis.Do Pass AmendedYea
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.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB80improve technology equipment for providers of elderly care and to make an appropriation therefor.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB162make an appropriation for the erection of the South Dakota Sioux Code Talker Memorial and to declare an emergency.Referred toYea
SB162make an appropriation for the erection of the South Dakota Sioux Code Talker Memorial and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
SB209make an appropriation for grants to assisted living centers and nursing facilities for costs related to telemedicine.Do PassYea
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
2023 Regular Session20 votes
HB1014update provisions related to the licensure of speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology assistants.Do PassYea
HB1044establish scholarships for individuals pursuing careers in the behavioral health field, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1080prohibit certain medical and surgical interventions on minor patients.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 Pass AmendedNay
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.TabledYeatabling motion
SB1modify debilitating medical conditions for medical cannabis use.Do PassNay
SB1modify debilitating medical conditions for medical cannabis use.Concurred in amendmentsNay
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
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 PassNay
SB177provide for the study of developmental disability services and to provide an appropriation therefor.TabledYeatabling motion
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.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 Session12 votes
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
HB1129prohibit forms of discrimination in access to organ transplantation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1228expand the ability for patients to seek investigational drugs, biological products, or devices.Do PassNay
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
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
SB116repeal a physician's ability to prescribe the number of cannabis plants a cardholder may cultivate.TabledYeatabling motion
SB134revise provisions related to physician assistants.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB163address transparency in prescription drug pricing.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB177revise provisions regarding medical cannabis.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
2021 Regular Session16 votes
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
HB1154prohibit employment contracts restricting competitive health care practices.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1263provide price transparency for health care costs.Do PassYea
HB1273transfer funds to the health care trust fund and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1273transfer funds to the health care trust fund and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB32revise certain provisions regarding access critical nursing facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 Pass AmendedNay
SB167establish criteria for a regional nursing facility designation.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB167establish criteria for a regional nursing facility designation.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB167establish criteria for a regional nursing facility designation.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB178prohibit certain insurers from using genetic information.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB178prohibit certain insurers from using genetic information.Concurred in amendmentsYea
2020 Regular Session11 votes
HB1005revise certain provisions regarding the use of telehealth technologies.Do PassYea
HB1018revise certain provisions regarding life and health insurance insolvencies.Do PassYea
HB1056authorize video monitoring of residents in assisted living centers and nursing facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1247create the medical reinsurance program and to make an appropriation therefor.TabledYeatabling motion
SB19revise certain provisions regarding marriage and family therapists.Do PassYea
SB19revise certain provisions regarding marriage and family therapists.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB50revise certain provisions regarding the practice of a certified registered nurse anesthetist.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB50revise certain provisions regarding the practice of a certified registered nurse anesthetist.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB119revise certain provisions regarding private placement insurance.Do PassNay
SB155provide for step therapy protocol regarding certain prescription drugs.Do Pass AmendedYea
2019 Regular Session20 votes
SB37revise certain provisions regarding association health plans.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB61provide certain provisions regarding nursing facility closures.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB61provide certain provisions regarding nursing facility closures.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB62provide for the use of certain general funds to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for existing Medicaid providers.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB70revise certain provisions regarding hospital liens.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB70revise certain provisions regarding hospital liens.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB72provide for a form a physician must use to obtain consent to an abortion.Do PassYea
SB72provide for a form a physician must use to obtain consent to an abortion.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB78exempt certain medical providers from licensure.Do PassYea
SB118establish certain provisions regarding advance care planning.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB118establish certain provisions regarding advance care planning.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB131accommodate legislation on Medicaid provider reimbursements.Do PassYea
SB136provide for the utilization of telehealth by a health care professional.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB136provide for the utilization of telehealth by a health care professional.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB137provide for the payment of claims for covered services provided by a health care professional via telehealth.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB137provide for the payment of claims for covered services provided by a health care professional via telehealth.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB146revise certain provisions regarding licenses for speech-language pathology services.Do PassYea
SB146revise certain provisions regarding licenses for speech-language pathology services.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB173make an appropriation to fund certain health care innovation grants, to require certain reports, expedite the nursing home rate methodology review, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB173make an appropriation to fund certain health care innovation grants, to require certain reports, expedite the nursing home rate methodology review, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)3 bills
SB19permit certain facilities to establish reasonable restrictions related to the medical use of cannabis.Excused
SB26revise the definition of practitioner for purposes of the medical cannabis program.Excused
SB105require updated cost report information for certain community-based health and human services providers.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).