South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1223: revise the scope of practice for occupational therapy.

In committee Last action February 17, 2026: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 333

Plain-language summary

HB 1223 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: revise the scope of practice for occupational therapy. Primary sponsor: Les Heinemann (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Tim Reed (Republican), Taylor Rehfeldt (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 333.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Les Heinemann (Republican); Eric Emery (Democratic); Kevin Jensen (Republican); Tim Reed (Republican); and 3 more.