modify the community paramedic endorsement.
HB 1099 modifies the requirements for a community paramedic endorsement in South Dakota. The bill directly affects healthcare professionals seeking this specific certification to work in community-based emergency care settings. It updates the endorsement criteria to align with current state regulations and training standards for paramedics. This change ensures that community paramedics meet updated qualifications before operating in the state.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Signed Mar 6, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025
MINOR
This bill enrolls House Bill 1099, which creates a new community paramedic endorsement in South Dakota. The bill establishes a formal pathway for paramedics to obtain this specialized certification either through board-approved training or by holding an International Board of Specialty Certification. This change expands professional recognition and standardizes qualifications for community paramedics in the state.
Scope change
The bill's scope is now finalized as an enrolled act, moving from draft legislation to official law that will be implemented in the 2025 legislative session.
REQUIREMENT
Created a new community paramedic endorsement under § 36-4B-18.2 with two eligibility pathways: completing board-approved education and training, or holding International Board of Specialty Certification.
DEFINITION
Formally established the community paramedic endorsement as a distinct professional designation within South Dakota's paramedic licensing framework.
ENFORCEMENT
Added standard enrolled bill formatting including executive office certification, governor approval, and filing documentation to finalize the legislation.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 25, 2025 · House Feb 19, 2025
How they voted
35–0
Passed
Total votes 35
Feb 25, 2025
D
Democratic3
100% Yea
R
Republican32
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
9
Committee
2
Mar 6, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 2025-03-06 H.J. 475
executive
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President S.J. 411
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 415
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0 S.J. 371
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Health and Human Services Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
First read in Senate and referred to S.J. 321
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 1 H.J. 324
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, H.J. 3
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Health and Human Services Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0 H.J. 3
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 119
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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