S.D. Codified Laws § 34-51-9 (2026)
No official, employee, or agent of this state may block or attempt to block an eligible patient's access to a general or individualized investigative treatment. Counseling, advice, or a recommendation consistent with medical standards of care from a licensed health care provider is not a violation of this section.
Source: SL 2015, ch 188 , § 9; SL 2025, ch 144 , § 6.