SB189

SB 189 revises South Dakota's drug crime laws by updating definitions related to controlled substances, drug delivery, and distribution to clarify what counts as drug offenses. The bill repeals an existing law section (§7-8-16) and modifies the definitions chapter to include language about drugs in their "altered state" when absorbed into the human body, expanding what substances fall under drug crime penalties. These changes establish clearer standards for prosecuting drug-related crimes across the state.