210 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session31 votes
HB1023establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses serving on ambulance crews.Do PassYea
HB1023establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses serving on ambulance crews.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1043make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for rural recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1044make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1056require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.Do PassYea
HB1056require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.Do PassYea
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
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.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1138require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassNay
HB1138require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1143authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.Do PassYea
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
HB1169classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance and establish permissible uses.Do PassYea
HB1169classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance and establish permissible uses.Do PassYea
HB1199address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.Do PassYea
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 PassYea
HB1257amend the definition of an abortion.Do PassYea
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 PassYea
HB1292limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid claims.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB14modify provisions related to the practice of pharmacy.Do PassYea
SB87clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB87clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB104require the reimbursement of therapy using equine movement through the state medicaid program.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB194limit the potency of cannabis products sold at medical cannabis dispensaries.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
SB211prohibit certain billing practices by ambulance service providers and establish reimbursement standards for out-of-network emergency medical services.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB211prohibit certain billing practices by ambulance service providers and establish reimbursement standards for out-of-network emergency medical services.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB233prohibit the assessment of certain administrative fees or penalties related to the provision of care by an out-of-network provider.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
2025 Regular Session25 votes
HB1016Revise provisions related to pharmacy and to increase fees.Do PassYea
HB1016Revise provisions related to pharmacy and to increase fees.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1047Make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for rural recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1061Prohibit a health care provider from restricting or denying a parent or guardian's access to certain medical records and other health information of a minor.Do PassYea
HB1061Prohibit a health care provider from restricting or denying a parent or guardian's access to certain medical records and other health information of a minor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1071Modify practice criteria for physician assistants.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1071Modify practice criteria for physician assistants.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1097Establish and modify provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians.Do PassYea
HB1097Establish and modify provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians.Do PassYea
HB1099Modify the community paramedic endorsement.Do PassYea
HB1099Modify the community paramedic endorsement.Do PassYea
HB1139Allow individualized investigative treatments for patients with life-threatening or debilitating diseases or conditions.Do PassYea
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
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
HB1144Adopt the dietitian licensure compact.Do PassYea
HB1225Update and repeal provisions related to the reporting of hospital charge information.Do PassYea
HB1225Update and repeal provisions related to the reporting of hospital charge information.Do PassYea
SB86Expand eligibility for the rural recruitment assistance program to include chiropractors and optometrists.Referred toYea
SB102Revise provisions related to the practice of physician assistants.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
SB154Prohibit pharmaceutical manufacturers from interfering in contracts between 340B entities and pharmacies and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB154Prohibit pharmaceutical manufacturers from interfering in contracts between 340B entities and pharmacies and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB158Address preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review requirements for certain health benefit plans.Do PassNay
SB158Address preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review requirements for certain health benefit plans.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
2024 Regular Session25 votes
HB1012adopt the interstate counseling licensure compact and revise educational requirements to comply with the compact.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1012adopt the interstate counseling licensure compact and revise educational requirements to comply with the compact.Do Pass AmendedNay
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 AmendedNay
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.Concurred in amendmentsNay
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.Failed to concur, appoint Conference CommitteeYea
HB1099establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.Do PassNay
HB1099establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
HB1099establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.Do PassNay
HB1147address discriminatory acts against entities participating in a 340B drug pricing program.Do PassYea
HB1168require the dispensing of drugs prescribed for an off-label use during a public health emergency.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1202establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1202establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB9further limit applications for clemency for violent crime offenders sentenced to life imprisonment.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB11prohibit a practitioner from referring a patient to a medical cannabis clinic with which the practitioner or an immediate family member has a financial relationship and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB11prohibit a practitioner from referring a patient to a medical cannabis clinic with which the practitioner or an immediate family member has a financial relationship and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB42modify provisions related to medical cannabis.Do PassYea
SB42modify provisions related to medical cannabis.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB65modify time limits for collection efforts for debts owed to the state.Do PassYea
SB80improve technology equipment for providers of elderly care and to make an appropriation therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB147provide for the distribution of informational materials regarding palliative care.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
SCR602To analyze and report information on the healthcare workforce in South Dakota.Concurred in ResolutionYea
2023 Regular Session23 votes
HB1014update provisions related to the licensure of speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology assistants.Do PassYea
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.Referred as Amended toYea
HB1080prohibit certain medical and surgical interventions on minor patients.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1080prohibit certain medical and surgical interventions on minor patients.Do PassYea
HB1086create provisions for the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model to be reimbursable for insurance.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
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 AmendedYea
HB1154modify acceptable conduct for practitioners related to medical cannabis.Do PassYea
HB1154modify acceptable conduct for practitioners related to medical cannabis.Do PassYea
HB1154modify acceptable conduct for practitioners related to medical cannabis.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1167annually adjust the rate for community-based providers to one hundred percent of methodology.Do PassYea
HB1169authorize the performance and reporting of medical procedures to avert the death or physical impairment of a pregnant female and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
SB1modify debilitating medical conditions for medical cannabis use.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB1modify debilitating medical conditions for medical cannabis use.Do Pass AmendedNay
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
SB85revise rebating provisions in the insurance code.Do PassYea
SB101provide the Department of Health with oversight authority for the provision of emergency medical services.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB105require updated cost report information for certain community-based health and human services providers.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB181authorize the provision of medical records and the imposition of related fees.Do PassYea
SB181authorize the provision of medical records and the imposition of related fees.Do PassYea
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 Session25 votes
HB1086provide for the redistribution of donated prescription drugs and medical supplies.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
HB1121revise certain provisions related to advanced life support personnel.Do PassYea
HB1123establish licensure for rural emergency hospitals.Do PassYea
HB1129prohibit forms of discrimination in access to organ transplantation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1129prohibit forms of discrimination in access to organ transplantation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1180permit designated visitors in nursing facilities.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1228expand the ability for patients to seek investigational drugs, biological products, or devices.Do PassYea
HB1242allow medical practice on the basis of conscience.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1242allow medical practice on the basis of conscience.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1258protect an individual's conscience from entities requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1258protect an individual's conscience from entities requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1267allow certain medical professionals to dispense ivermectin to persons.Do PassYea
HB1267allow certain medical professionals to dispense ivermectin to persons.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1280provide for an examination via telehealth for purposes of a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship under the medical cannabis program.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
SB4revise provisions related to a written certification for the medical use of cannabis.Do PassYea
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
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 PassYea
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
SB26revise the definition of practitioner for purposes of the medical cannabis program.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB142establish provisions for medical services.Do PassYea
2021 Regular Session34 votes
HB1006revise certain provisions regarding the practice of chiropractic.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1006revise certain provisions regarding the practice of chiropractic.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1046limit liability for certain exposures to COVID-19.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
HB1051maintain the life of any child born alive.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1131authorize primary care agreements.Do PassYea
HB1131authorize primary care agreements.Do PassYea
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1147revise the definition of bona fide practitioner-patient relationship in relation to medical cannabis.Do PassYea
HB1147revise the definition of bona fide practitioner-patient relationship in relation to medical cannabis.Do PassNay
HB1154prohibit employment contracts restricting competitive health care practices.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1163revise provisions related to physician assistants.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1179provide for physician wellness programs.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1179provide for physician wellness programs.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1195authorize the participation of certified registered nurse anesthetists in the recruitment assistance program.Do PassYea
HB1195authorize the participation of certified registered nurse anesthetists in the recruitment assistance program.Do PassYea
HB1247provide for the protection of the consciences of medical professionals.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1247provide for the protection of the consciences of medical professionals.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1248require reports regarding the intentional disposal, destruction, or other disposition of human embryos.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1248require reports regarding the intentional disposal, destruction, or other disposition of human embryos.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
SB4revise certain provisions regarding the health professionals assistance program.Do PassYea
SB4revise certain provisions regarding the health professionals assistance program.Do PassYea
SB32revise certain provisions regarding access critical nursing facilities.Do PassYea
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 PassYea
SB96revise certain provisions regarding the use of telehealth technologies.Do PassYea
SB96revise certain provisions regarding the use of telehealth technologies.Do PassYea
SB167establish criteria for a regional nursing facility designation.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB178prohibit certain insurers from using genetic information.Do Pass AmendedYea
2020 Regular Session25 votes
HB1005revise certain provisions regarding the use of telehealth technologies.Do PassYea
HB1005revise certain provisions regarding the use of telehealth technologies.Do PassYea
HB1018revise certain provisions regarding life and health insurance insolvencies.Do PassYea
HB1048revise certain requirements for certain advisory committees under the Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, Board of Nursing, and Board of Social Work Examiners.Do PassYea
HB1056authorize video monitoring of residents in assisted living centers and nursing facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1056authorize video monitoring of residents in assisted living centers and nursing facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1136provide for the licensure and regulation of practitioners of acupuncture and Oriental medicine and to establish the Acupuncture Licensing Board and acupuncture regulation fund.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1136provide for the licensure and regulation of practitioners of acupuncture and Oriental medicine and to establish the Acupuncture Licensing Board and acupuncture regulation fund.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1137require the provision of medical billing information and a settlement offer for unpaid medical bills.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1141require a feasibility study and actuarial analysis on long-term care services and supports.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1164codify legislation enacted in 2019.Do PassYea
HB1193accommodate legislation enhancing health and human services.TabledNaytabling motion
HB1214revise provisions regarding autism spectrum disorder.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1219require certain health care professionals to recommend treatments alternative to opioids.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1239require the costs of nursing homes to be rebased every five years for purposes of Medicaid reimbursement.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB19revise certain provisions regarding marriage and family therapists.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB19revise certain provisions regarding marriage and family therapists.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB50revise certain provisions regarding the practice of a certified registered nurse anesthetist.Do PassYea
SB50revise certain provisions regarding the practice of a certified registered nurse anesthetist.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB119revise certain provisions regarding private placement insurance.Do PassYea
SB155provide for step therapy protocol regarding certain prescription drugs.Do PassYea
SB155provide for step therapy protocol regarding certain prescription drugs.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB181revise provisions regarding health benefit plans.Do Pass AmendedYea
2019 Regular Session22 votes
HB1060make an appropriation for increased reimbursement for care of residents of nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.Recommend Referral toYea
HB1124require health care facilities that perform mammography to inform mammography patients on breast density.Do PassYea
HB1137revise certain provisions regarding pharmacy benefit managers.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1137revise certain provisions regarding pharmacy benefit managers.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1199revise certain provisions regarding medical assistance payments to nursing home facilities.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1205provide parents with certain rights regarding health care treatment of a minor child.Do PassYea
HB1208establish certain provisions regarding inspections of food service and mobile food service establishments.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1218enhance nursing home care in the state.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1236revise certain provisions regarding health insurance coverage.Do PassYea
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.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB70revise certain provisions regarding hospital liens.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB72provide for a form a physician must use to obtain consent to an abortion.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB72provide for a form a physician must use to obtain consent to an abortion.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB78exempt certain medical providers from licensure.Do PassYea
SB78exempt certain medical providers from licensure.Do PassYea
SB118establish certain provisions regarding advance care planning.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB136provide for the utilization of telehealth by a health care professional.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB146revise certain provisions regarding licenses for speech-language pathology services.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)6 bills
SB123Revise provisions related to forensic medical examinations.Excused
SB14modify provisions related to the practice of pharmacy.Excused
HB1124require health care facilities that perform mammography to inform mammography patients on breast density.Excused
SB136provide for the utilization of telehealth by a health care professional.Excused
SB137provide for the payment of claims for covered services provided by a health care professional via telehealth.Excused
HB1228expand the ability for patients to seek investigational drugs, biological products, or devices.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).