SB89

Create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.

Complete·3/30/26

Establishes a task force to study emergency medical services funding and provision in South Dakota.

The bill creates a task force to examine funding mechanisms for emergency medical services in South Dakota. The task force will seek input from stakeholders and provide recommendations to the executive board by November 1, 2026. The task force consists of committee chairs and other members appointed by the Legislative Research Council. The bill also mandates minimum levels of emergency medical service availability and sets rules for contracts, response times, staff, and quality assurance.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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4 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24

12:00 AM

House Health and Human Services Hearing

Feb 2

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 30

Senate

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 549

Mar 9

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on March 09, 2026 S.J. 488

Mar 5

House

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 530