South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1065: revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.

In committee Last action March 2, 2026: Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3 S.J. 23

Plain-language summary

HB 1065 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution. Primary sponsor: Travis Ismay (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3 S.J. 23.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Travis Ismay (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Josephine Garcia (Republican); Jana Hunt (Republican); and 6 more.