South Dakota hospitals must create drug testing programs by January 1, 2026, requiring them to test all job applicants before hiring and randomly test each current employee at least once per year. The tests will screen for alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opioids, and phencyclidine in hospital staff including full-time, part-time, temporary, and contracted workers.
Health and Human Services Tabled Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 171
First Reading House H.J. 154
Prime sponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-005
Health and Human Services — Tabled