South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1169: classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance and establish permissible uses.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1169 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance and establish permissible uses. Primary sponsor: Josephine Garcia (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Tamara Grove | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Jana Hunt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28A |
| Travis Ismay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Dylan Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 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
- Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-04 H.J. 497
- Signed by the President S.J. 448
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 477
- Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0 S.J. 412
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, S.J. 21
- Health and Human Services Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 21
- Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 260
- House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 3 H.J. 295
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
- Health and Human Services Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0
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