SB 121-FN (2025): requiring notice to the insurance department of the discontinuance of certain types of insurance, including Medicare Advantage Plans.
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SB 121-FN (2025)
requiring notice to the insurance department of the discontinuance of certain types of insurance, including Medicare Advantage Plans.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
- Chapter law: 232
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0303s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0303s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2025, with 5 people signed in online: 5 in support. The committee held a work session on May 7, 2025. The committee met in executive session on May 27, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-1945h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-1945h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 5, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On June 5, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 12, 2025 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. David Rochefort. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 15, 2025, making it Chapter 232 of the session laws. It took effect on September 13, 2025.
Sponsors
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2025, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
- March 6, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
- April 23, 2025, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
- May 7, 2025, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
- May 27, 2025, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
- June 5, 2025: consent calendar, House
- June 12, 2025: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- March 6, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0303s — voice vote, passed
- June 5, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1945h — voice vote, passed
- June 12, 2025, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services
- January 29, 2025: Hearing: 01/29/2025, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 am
- March 6, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0303s, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 6, 2025: Committee Amendment # 2025-0303s, AA, VV; 03/06/2025
- March 6, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0303s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/06/2025
- March 27, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- April 23, 2025: Public Hearing: 04/23/2025 10:30 am LOB 302-304
- May 7, 2025: Subcommittee Work Session: 05/07/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
- May 27, 2025: Executive Session: 05/27/2025 01:15 pm LOB 302-304
- May 27, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1945h 05/27/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- June 5, 2025: Amendment # 2025-1945h: AA VV 06/05/2025
- June 5, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1945h: MA VV 06/05/2025
- June 12, 2025: Sen. Rochefort Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/12/2025
- June 26, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025
- June 26, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025)
- July 15, 2025: Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0232; Effective 09/13/2025