South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1065: revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Ismay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Josephine Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jana Hunt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28A |
| Kevin Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Dylan Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
“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 4, NAYS 3 S.J. 23
- Health and Human Services Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 23 Amendment 1065D
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 296
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 53, NAYS 13 H.J. 339
- House of Representatives Motion to amend , Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 31 H.J. 338 Amendment 1065C
- Health and Human Services Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3 H.J. 17
- Scheduled for hearing
- Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 113
- First Reading House H.J. 37