South Dakota HB1071: Modify practice criteria for physician assistants.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to modify practice criteria for physician assistants.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to modify practice criteria for physician assistants. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 36-4A-1 be AMENDED: 36-4A-1. Terms as used in this chapter mean: (1) "Board," the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners; (2) "Collaboration," the consultation with, or referral to, an appropriate physician or other licensed health care provider by a physician assistant, as indicated (b) The education, competencies, and experience of the physician assistant; and (c) The standard of care; and (3) "Physician assistant," a health care provider who meets the qualifications set forth in this chapter and is licensed by the board. Section 2. That § 36-4A-1.1 be AMENDED: 36-4A-1.1. The term "collaborative agreement," as used in this chapter, means a contract that: (1) Is signed by a physician assistant, who has not filed an affidavit with the board attesting to the completion of at least six thousand practice hours, and a physician licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4; and (2) Contains the terms and conditions governing the collaboration of the providers. A physician who is entering into a collaborative agreement must be free from any disciplinary action that would restrict the ability to collaborate. A physician assistant, for whom a collaborative agreement has been signed, shall keep a copy of …

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Sponsors

• Tamara Grove (R, SD-026) · primary sponsor
• Brian Mulder (R, HD-011) · primary sponsor
• Julie Auch (R, HD-018)
• Jessica Bahmuller (R, HD-019)
• Jeff Bathke (R, HD-020)
• Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
• Arch Beal (R, HD-012)
• Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008)
• Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
• Mary Fitzgerald (R, HD-031)
• Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
• Lana Greenfield (R, HD-022)

Votes

• Concurred in amendments (March 4, 2025): 69 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 27, 2025): 32 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 24, 2025): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 5, 2025): 54 yea, 13 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 4, 2025): 9 yea, 3 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1071?

HB1071 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Modify practice criteria for physician assistants.

What does HB1071 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to modify practice criteria for physician assistants.

What is the status of HB1071?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2025.

Who sponsored HB1071?

Tamara Grove (R, SD-026), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1071?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25490