South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 61: ban hemp-derived intoxicants not for medical purposes.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Mary Fitzgerald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Josephine Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jana Hunt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28A |
| Tony Kayser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| 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
- Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 , Failed, YEAS 14, NAYS 19 S.J. 82
- Health and Human Services Report out of committee without recommendation as amended , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 4
- Health and Human Services Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 3 Amendment 61A
- Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 13