# South Dakota HB 1068: authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide liability protection therefor.

South Dakota HB 1068, authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide liability protection therefor., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Andera, Bobbi L. (Republican); status failed, last action 2026-02-05 (House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 28, NAYS 40) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1068
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide liability protection therefor.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-15
- Last action: 2026-02-05, House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 28, NAYS 40
- Sponsor: Andera, Bobbi L. (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 21
- Subjects: Health Care, Liability, Professions and Occupations
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (36 yes, 45 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Andera, Bobbi L. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Aylward, Aaron (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Baxter, Heather (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Blanc, Greg (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Carley, John (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Garcia, Josephine (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Grove, Tamara R. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Ismay, Travis (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jensen, Kevin D. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Jensen, Phil (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jordan, Dylan C. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jorgenson, Terri (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kayser, Tony (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Manhart, Logan (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Moore, Scott (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Nelson, Lauren (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Perry, Carl (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Pischke, Tom (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Rice, Kathy (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Schaefbauer, Brandei (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Schwans, Tesa (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Sjaarda, John (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-05 | House | Do Pass Amended | fail | 28 | 40 |   |
| 2026-02-03 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 8 | 5 |   |

## Actions (5)

- 2026-02-05: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 28, NAYS 40 (House)
- 2026-02-03: House Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5 (House)
- 2026-02-03: House Health and Human Services Motion to amend, Passed (House)
- 2026-02-03: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-01-15: First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-14: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/300509.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed)
- HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed)
- HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. (signed)
- HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. (signed)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/300509.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026)
- [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026)
- [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026)
- [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026)
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1068-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).