HB 1138·SD·house
require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.
VetoedFiled Jan 26, 2026
Sponsor: Heermann
Latest Action
Delivered veto sustained to the Secretary of State
Mar 30, 2026
Summary
The bill would make it illegal for any non‑medical home‑care agency to operate in South Dakota without a license from the Department of Health. It also mandates training, background checks, record‑keeping, and regular inspections, and creates a regulatory fund funded by licensing fees. Agencies that violate the law could be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor and have their license revoked.
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