South Dakota HB1141: Provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 34-20A-105.1 be AMENDED: 34-20A-105.1. A licensed health care professional may, directly or by standing order, dispense or distribute an opioid antagonist that requires a prescription to an employer. An employer may acquire and make available on the employer's premises an opioid antagonist that requires a prescription if the employer: (1) Develops a protocol for the transport, storage, maintenance, and location of the opioid antagonist; (2) Provides training and instruction, developed by the Department of Health and made available on the Department of Health website, to employees or personnel authorized to administer an opioid antagonist on the employer's premises; and (3) Prominently posts instructions on the administration of an opioid antagonist and post-administration protocol, if the employer makes it accessible to the public. The requirements of this section do not apply to an opioid antagonist that is available over the counter. An employer may acquire and distribute an opioid antagonist that is available over the counter to any person. An employer, employee, or other authorized personnel of an employer may not be held liable for any death, injury, or damage that arises …

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Sponsors

• Sydney Davis (R, SD-017) · primary sponsor
• Taylor Rehfeldt (R, HD-014) · primary sponsor
• Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
• Jeff Bathke (R, HD-020)
• Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
• Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
• Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
• Tamara Grove (R, SD-026)
• Mellissa Heermann (R, HD-007)
• Taffy Howard (R, SD-034)
• Kevin Jensen (R, SD-016)
• Phil Jensen (R, SD-033)

Votes

• Do Pass (February 27, 2025): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 26, 2025): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 18, 2025): 65 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 13, 2025): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1141?

HB1141 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter.

What does HB1141 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter.

What is the status of HB1141?

Passed both chambers as of March 13, 2025.

Who sponsored HB1141?

Sydney Davis (R, SD-017), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1141?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25391