SB 612-FN (2026): relative to clinical eligibility criteria for nursing facility and home and community based care.
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SB 612-FN (2026)
relative to clinical eligibility criteria for nursing facility and home and community based care.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 12, 2026. On March 12, 2026 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard.
Sponsors
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 8, 2026, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
- March 12, 2026: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- March 12, 2026, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services
- January 8, 2026: Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am
- March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 12, 2026: SB 612 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Sen. Avard Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Pending Motion Interim Study; 03/12/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 125-FN (2025): relative to clinical eligibility criteria for nursing facility and home and community based care.