FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 9, 2026

Contact: Josie Harms

Gov. Rhoden Signs Taking Care of People Bills into Law

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed eight bills that emphasize taking care of people.

“In South Dakota, we take care of our people, and we work hard to ensure our state is the best place to live,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “These bills further strengthen our commitment to people by providing South Dakotans with the protections and services they need to thrive.”

Governor Rhoden signed the following eight bills into law:

• SB 14 modifies provisions related to the practice of pharmacy;
• SB 81 clarifies the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.
• SB 82 prohibits the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and provides a penalty therefor;
• SB 87 clarifies and establishes requirements related to forensic medical examinations;
• HB 1101 prohibits an insurer from declining or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies based solely on an individual's status as a living organ donor;
• HB 1143 authorizes the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities;
• HB 1146 adopts the physician assistant licensure compact; and
• HB 1219 requires the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.

Governor Rhoden has signed 105 bills into law and vetoed one this legislative session.

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