HB1127

Revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers.

Introduced·1/26/26
Introduced Text

Revises birth center licensing and certified professional midwife practice in South Dakota.

This bill amends South Dakota's birth center licensing requirements, including the definition of practitioners and the need for a written plan for each client. It also modifies the risk assessment system and the requirement for practitioners to be on duty during active labor. The bill specifies that a birth center must be within thirty minutes of a hospital providing routine birth inspection and investigation.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Deferred to the 41st legislative day

11 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 5

12:00 AM

House Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Feb 5

House

Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1

Feb 5

House

Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2. H.J. 14

Jan 26

House

First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 135