This bill expands South Dakota's physician wellness program to include medical students at the University of South Dakota's school of medicine, allowing them to access counseling and support services for career fatigue and wellness issues. The change clarifies that the wellness program serves physicians, physician assistants, and medical students, but still excludes programs designed to monitor for drug or alcohol impairment. The bill declares an emergency so these changes take effect immediately upon the governor's approval.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 528
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 480
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 468
Signed by the President S.J. 461
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 6. H.J. 430
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 216
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 2. S.J. 204
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 1.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 166
Hugh Bartels
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Tim Reed
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Do Pass