South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1255: require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card.

In committee Last action February 19, 2026: Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1

Plain-language summary

HB 1255 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card. Primary sponsor: Tim Goodwin (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Phil Jensen (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Peri Pourier (Republican), Taylor Rehfeldt (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Larry Zikmund (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tim Goodwin (Republican); Eric Emery (Democratic); Phil Jensen (Republican); Erik Muckey (Democratic); and 5 more.