South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 143: require that the Department of Health annually report on public health effects of cannabis use.

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1 S.J. 10

Plain-language summary

SB 143 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require that the Department of Health annually report on public health effects of cannabis use. Primary sponsor: John Carley (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Mary Fitzgerald (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Les Heinemann (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1 S.J. 10.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Carley (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); Mary Fitzgerald (Republican); Josephine Garcia (Republican); and 4 more.