This bill adds 43 synthetic opioid and other dangerous drugs to South Dakota's Schedule I controlled substances list, making possession or distribution of these substances a serious felony crime. The new substances include various synthetic painkillers and narcotics that are chemically similar to heroin and other illegal drugs. This expands the state's drug enforcement authority to target emerging synthetic drugs that weren't previously regulated under South Dakota law.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Do Pass Failed, YEAS 2, NAYS 10.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 44
Al Novstrup
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Carl Perry
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Deferred to the 41st legislative day