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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Mary Fitzgerald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Josephine Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Les Heinemann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“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 6, NAYS 1 S.J. 10
- Health and Human Services Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 3, NAYS 4 S.J. 9
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 129