South Dakota HB1097: Establish and modify provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to establish and modify provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to establish and modify provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 36-4: A physician who holds an unrestricted license to practice medicine or osteopathy in another state is not required to obtain a license from the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners to receive training, for a period of ninety days or less, at a facility in this state under the direct supervision of a physician licensed in good standing in accordance with this chapter. Before training at the facility, the nonresident physician shall: (1) Register with the board, on a form prescribed by the board, indicating the: (a) Physician who shall directly supervise the nonresident physician; (b) Purpose of the training; and (c) Length of time anticipated for the training; (2) Provide evidence to the board that the nonresident physician possesses malpractice insurance; and (3) Pay to the board a fifty-dollar fee. For the purposes of this section, "direct supervision" means that the supervising physician is physically present and readily available in the same facility as the nonresident physician. Section 2. That § 36-4-40 be AMENDED: 36-4-40. Any physician practicing medicine or osteopathy under the circumstances permitted by § 36-4-39 …

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Sponsors

• David Kull (R, HD-002) · primary sponsor
• Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010)
• Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
• Steve Kolbeck (R, SD-002)
• Liz Larson (D, SD-010)
• Erik Muckey (D, HD-015)
• Carl Perry (R, SD-003)
• John Sjaarda (R, HD-002)
• Nicole Uhre-Balk (D, HD-032)

Votes

• Do Pass (February 27, 2025): 31 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 26, 2025): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 21, 2025): 59 yea, 10 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 20, 2025): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1097?

HB1097 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (100th Legislature (2025)): Establish and modify provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians.

What does HB1097 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to establish and modify provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians.

What is the status of HB1097?

Passed both chambers as of March 13, 2025.

Who sponsored HB1097?

David Kull (R, HD-002), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1097?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25727