South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1053: require that terminal care facilities allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1053 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require that terminal care facilities allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis. Primary sponsor: Eric Emery (Democratic), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Roger DeGroot (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Erin Healy (Democratic), Phil Jensen (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1 H.J. 1.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Aaron Aylward | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Roger DeGroot | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Josephine Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Erin Healy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Liz Larson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Tom Pischke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Jamie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Nicole Uhre-Balk | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Kadyn Wittman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1 H.J. 1
- Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
- First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 12