South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 77: ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 77 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: John Carley (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Mary Fitzgerald (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Les Heinemann (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Scott Moore (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 13, NAYS 20 S.J. 82.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Travis Ismay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
| Mary Fitzgerald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Josephine Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Les Heinemann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Kevin Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Scott Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| 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 13, NAYS 20 S.J. 82
- Health and Human Services Report out of committee without recommendation , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 4
- Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 13