South Dakota HB1143: authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.

From the enrolled text, February 26, 2026:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 13-32-10 be AMENDED: 13-32-10. Terms used in §§ 13-32-11 to 13-32-13, inclusive, mean: (1) "Medication," an inhaled bronchodilator, auto-injectable epinephrine, insulin, or other diabetes medication; (2) "Parent," any person standing in parental relation; (3) "Related equipment and supplies," medical equipment and supplies necessary for a student's management and treatment of diabetes; and (4) "School," any public or nonpublic school. Section 2. That § 13-32-11 be AMENDED: 13-32-11. Any student may possess and self-administer prescription medication, and possess and use related equipment and supplies, while on school property or at a school-related event or activity only if: (1) The student has been diagnosed with asthma, anaphylaxis, or diabetes, by a licensed health care provider; (2) The medication has been prescribed for that student as indicated by the prescription label on the medication, or by a prescriber's school orders; (3) The student's parent provides to the school: (a) Written authorization, signed by the parent, for the student to self-administer the prescription medication, and possess and use related equipment and supplies, while on school property or at a school-related event or …

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Sponsors

• Sydney Davis (R, 17) · primary sponsor
• Taylor Rehfeldt (R, HD-014) · primary sponsor
• Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010)
• Jeff Bathke (R, HD-020)
• Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
• Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
• Lana Greenfield (R, HD-022)
• Mellissa Heermann (R, HD-007)
• Kevin Jensen (R, SD-016)
• Phil Jensen (R, 33)
• Liz Larson (D, SD-010)
• Logan Manhart (R, HD-001)

Latest actions

1. March 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor
2. March 3, 2026: Delivered to the Governor
3. March 2, 2026: Signed by the President
4. February 26, 2026: Signed by the Speaker
5. February 25, 2026: Do Pass Amended
6. February 24, 2026: Deferred to another day
7. February 23, 2026: Certified uncontested, placed on consent
8. February 23, 2026: Do Pass
9. February 23, 2026: Scheduled for hearing
10. February 9, 2026: First read in Senate and referred to Health and Human Services

Votes

• Do Pass Amended (February 25, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 23, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 5, 2026): 65 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 3, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1143?

HB1143 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.

What does HB1143 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.

What is the status of HB1143?

Signed into law as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1143?

Sydney Davis (R, 17), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1143?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26425