South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 61: ban hemp-derived intoxicants not for medical purposes.

In committee Last action January 22, 2026: Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 , Failed, YEAS 14, NAYS 19 S.J. 82

Plain-language summary

SB 61 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ban hemp-derived intoxicants not for medical purposes. Primary sponsor: John Carley (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Mary Fitzgerald (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Tony Kayser (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 , Failed, YEAS 14, NAYS 19 S.J. 82.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Carley (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Mary Fitzgerald (Republican); Josephine Garcia (Republican); and 5 more.