South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1223: revise the scope of practice for occupational therapy.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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 Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 333.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Heinemann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Kevin Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Tim Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Taylor Rehfeldt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Jamie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Nicole Uhre-Balk | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, H.J. 333
- First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 177