HB1071 changes the definitions and requirements for how physician assistants work in South Dakota by replacing the term "supervising physician" with "collaborative agreement" language that emphasizes consultation and referral based on patient needs rather than direct oversight. The bill modifies the definition of "collaboration" to focus on the physician assistant's consultation with other healthcare providers based on the patient's condition, the assistant's qualifications, and standard care—rather than requiring a specific supervising physician relationship. These changes give physician assistants more flexibility in their practice by shifting from a supervision model to a collaboration model.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 554
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 528
Signed by the President S.J. 503
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 488
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 1. H.J. 449
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 3. S.J. 409
Senate Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 395
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Motion to amend
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 219
First Reading Senate S.J. 196
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 54, NAYS 13. H.J. 205
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 43
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-011
Prime sponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-026
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Do Pass