South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1068: authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and
Status: In committee, February 5, 2026
authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide liability protection therefor.
What the bill says
An Act to authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide liability protection therefor.
From the engrossed text, February 3, 2026:
An Act to authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide liability protection therefor. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 36-11: [ADDED: A pharmacist may dispense ivermectin or hydroxychloroquine to an individual who is eighteen years or older in accordance with a written protocol, developed by a licensed health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice, containing a non-patient-specific prescriptive order. The written protocol must address providing the individual with:] [ADDED: (1) A screening risk assessment tool for each drug; and] [ADDED: (2) Information on:] [ADDED: (a) Indications and contraindications for the use of the drug;] [ADDED: (b) The appropriate method for using the drug; and] [ADDED: (c) Evaluating and treating adverse events.] [ADDED: The pharmacist shall retain a copy of the written protocol at the pharmacist's place of practice.] [ADDED: A pharmacist, acting in good faith in accordance with this section, is not criminally or civilly liable, or subject to disciplinary or adverse action from the board, except if the actions constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct.] [ADDED: Any other health care provider, acting in good faith in accordance with this section, is not criminally or civilly liable, or …
Sponsors
- Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010) · primary sponsor
- Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
- Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
- Greg Blanc (R, SD-035)
- John Carley (R, SD-029)
- Josephine Garcia (R, HD-005)
- Tamara Grove (R, SD-026)
- Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)
- Kevin Jensen (R, SD-016)
- Phil Jensen (R, 33)
- Dylan Jordan (R, HD-004)
- Terri Jorgenson (R, HD-029)
Latest actions
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Motion to amend
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in House and referred to Health and Human Services
Votes
- Do Pass Amended (February 3, 2026): 8 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (January 21, 2026): 28 yea, 40 nay, failed
Subjects: Liability, Health Care, Professions and Occupations
Common questions
- What is HB1068?
- HB1068 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and .
- What does HB1068 do?
- In its own words: An Act to authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide liability protection therefor.
- What is the status of HB1068?
- In committee as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: Do Pass Amended (February 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1068?
- Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1068?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26409
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.