The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) has released its 2026 Legislative Brief, for members only. The brief lists legislation passed during the 2026 Session of the South Dakota Legislature and a brief description of anticipated impacts to health care providers. A full list of legislation monitored by SDAHO is available on SDAHO’s 2026 bill tracker.
This year’s brief highlights several important developments, including expanded ambulance staffing flexibility and liability protections, new and enhanced licensure compacts across multiple professions, significant investments in workforce recruitment programs, Appropriations and rate increases for fiscal year 2027 and major funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Additional updates address Medicaid rate increases, prior authorization reforms, claims recoupment limits, and new requirements related to patient protections, data privacy, and clinical practices.
Members are encouraged to review the brief to stay informed on policy changes shaping healthcare delivery across South Dakota. Legislative Impacts Brief | 2026 Session
