This bill amends several sections of South Dakota law concerning emergency medical services personnel. Specifically, it modifies Section 36-1D-4 to clarify the occupations to which the chapter applies, including licensed professionals in various fields such as education and commercial pesticide application. Additionally, Section 36-4B-15 is amended to allow advanced life support personnel affiliated with ambulance services that have received a hardship exemption to be supervised not only by a licensed physician but also by a licensed physician assistant or nurse practitioner. This change aims to enhance the flexibility and availability of supervision for emergency medical services.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 36-4B-29 to establish specific fee structures for emergency medical services personnel, detailing the maximum fees for initial licensure, reciprocity, renewal, reinstatement, and reissuance of licenses. The bill emphasizes the urgency of these modifications by declaring an emergency, allowing the provisions to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/03/2025: 36-1D-4, 36-4B-15, 36-4B-29
Enrolled, 02/07/2025: 36-1D-4, 36-4B-15, 36-4B-29