HJR5002

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Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, repealing the requirement to provide expanded medicaid.

House Joint ResolutionAaron Aylward(R)Introduced Jan 22, 2026Last action Jan 29, 2026

This joint resolution asks South Dakota voters to repeal a constitutional requirement enacted in 2023 that mandates the state provide Medicaid coverage to adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level. If voters approve the amendment, the state would no longer be required to offer this expanded Medicaid coverage, giving lawmakers flexibility to change the program's eligibility rules.

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Changes to Existing Law

This bill does not directly amend codified state law.

History (4)

Jan 29, 2026H
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 27, NAYS 39. H.J. 183
Jan 28, 2026H
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4. H.J. 8
Jan 28, 2026H
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Jan 22, 2026H
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 113