State can check if contractors have worker insurance

Authorize purchasing agency verification and monitoring of workers' compensation insurance coverage obtained by public improvement contractors.

Introduced· 2026-01-14

Who's it for

Who's it for: Workers

What it means for you

9/10Helps you

Good for everyday people ·

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This bill would let the state check if companies building public projects have insurance for their workers, so injured workers get help.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill would help make sure that workers on state projects are safe and covered if they get hurt. If companies do not have workers' insurance, injured workers might not get paid or have their doctor bills covered. This bill would give the state power to check on this, which is good for workers and keeps everyone honest. Some might say it adds more rules for businesses, but it protects people who work hard.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

The bill would let state agencies check if companies working on public projects have workers' compensation insurance.
It would also let them keep an eye on this insurance over time.
This bill was introduced in the South Dakota Senate.
It was sent to a committee and then put off until a later date.