PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed a bill relating to licensure of nurse practitioners and nurse midwives into law.
Current law requires nurse practitioners and nurse midwives to practice under an agreement with a physician. Senate Bill 61 allows individuals with those certifications to practice independently following the completion of 1,040 hours under physician supervision.
“There is a need for more health care professionals in rural areas of our state. This bill will eliminate a hurdle for some nurse practitioners and midwives who want to serve in those high-need communities,” Gov. Daugaard said.
In addition to SB 61, the Governor signed eight other bills into law:
HB 1030 – An Act to implement certain vehicle size and weight provisions required by federal law.
HB 1037 – An Act to revise certain provisions regarding delegates and alternates to the national convention, nominating petitions, and runoff elections and to revise certain provisions for new political parties.
HB 1055 – An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the need for a driver license or permit to operate certain motor vehicles.
HB 1070 – An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the licensure of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
HB 1081 – An Act to revise certain provisions for establishing a trust for an unlocatable mineral owner.
HB 1088 – An Act to revise certain provisions regarding required stops at railroad crossings.
SB 46 – An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the state geologist.
SB 48 – An Act to provide for the certification of emergency medical responders.
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