This bill changes the definition of what counts as a valid doctor-patient relationship for medical marijuana cardholders in South Dakota. Specifically, it requires doctors to complete a medical assessment and perform an in-person physical examination **at every visit** (rather than just initially), and to consult with patients about their specific medical condition and offer follow-up care. This stricter definition makes it harder for patients to qualify for medical marijuana cards by requiring more rigorous and ongoing doctor oversight.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 494
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 435
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 509
Signed by the President S.J. 416
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 55, NAYS 11. H.J. 482
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 3.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 325
First Reading House H.J. 129
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 3. S.J. 106
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 94
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 1
Health and Human Services Motion to amend S.J. 1
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 12
Taylor Rehfeldt
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
V. J. Smith
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass Amended