South Dakota legislative committee advances proposal asking voters to repeal Medicaid expansion

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 604

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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PIERRE — South Dakota lawmakers advanced a resolution Wednesday at the Capitol that would ask voters in November to repeal the state’s obligation to provide expanded Medicaid coverage, potentially reopening a policy debate from four years ago.

The House State Affairs Committee voted 8-4 to send the bill to the full House of Representatives. If approved by the House and Senate, the measure would go to voters in the Nov. 3 election.

The proposed …

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