On Mar. 27, 2025, SD LEG reported bill signed by governor, effective Jul. 1, 2025.
On Mar. 6, SD LEG passed bill on individual investigative treatments.
SD LEG passed HB 1139, amended SD codified laws SD LEG 34-51, on individualized investigative treatments for patients with life-threatening or debilitating diseases.
Legislative Changes
To receive general or individualized investigative treatment, eligible patient must give informed consent, which requires written statement with certain requirements.
Provides that patient's health insurance carrier is not obligated to pay for any care or treatments consequent to use of general or individualized investigative treatment.
If patient dies while receiving such treatment, manufacturer or eligible facility may not seek reimbursement for outstanding debt related to treatment, lack of insurance due.
Bill not require health plan, health carrier, third-party administrator provide coverage for cost of individualized investigative treatment, or other related costs of services.
Legislative History
On Jan. 30, 2025, bill introduced into House; on Feb. 12, 2025, bill passed the House.
On Feb. 13, 2025, bill introduced into Senate; on Mar. 6, 2025, bill passed the Senate.
Effectiveness
SD law sets the effective date of bills passed during regular session as Jul. 1, 2025.
Mar. 2025 SD LEG Governor Approval
On Mar. 27, 2025, SD LEG reported bill signed by governor, effective Jul. 1, 2025.
Regulators
SD LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Ins
Reference
Bill HB1139, 3/27/2025; Bill HB1139, 3/6/2025; Citation: SD LEG 34-51;
