Medical debt collectors and creditors in South Dakota are banned from reporting medical debt to credit reporting agencies, with violations punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor. Additionally, hospitals must stop collection efforts while a patient appeals an insurance denial and must first check if the patient qualifies for the hospital's financial assistance program before pursuing collection.
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 24, NAYS 44. H.J. 291
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4.
Health and Human Services Motion to amend
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 28
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass Amended