South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 87: clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.

Enacted Last action March 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 S.J. 488

Plain-language summary

SB 87 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations. Primary sponsor: Mellissa Heermann (Republican), Tim Reed (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Casey Crabtree (Republican), Sydney Davis (Republican), Roger DeGroot (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Mary Fitzgerald (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Erin Healy (Democratic), David Kull (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Carl Perry (Republican), Peri Pourier (Republican), Tim Reisch (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Matt Roby (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic), Larry Zikmund (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 S.J. 488.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mellissa Heermann (Republican); Tim Reed (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); Casey Crabtree (Republican); and 20 more.