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SD SB233

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sydney Davis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits health carriers from assessing or imposing administrative fees or penalties on health care providers when patient care involved an out-of-network provider
  • Defines "out-of-network provider" as any provider of items or services who is not a participating provider in the carrier's network
  • Adds a new section to South Dakota codified law chapter 58-17F, which governs health insurance carrier practices
  • Introduced by Senator Davis during the 2026 101st Legislative Session

Legislative Description

Prohibit the assessment of certain administrative fees or penalties related to the provision of care by an out-of-network provider.

Insurance

Last Action

Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2. S.J. 15

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/6/2026

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