This bill revises who can serve as a "practitioner" in South Dakota's medical cannabis program by updating the definition in state law. The bill specifies the requirements for a valid practitioner-patient relationship, including that practitioners must complete a medical assessment and in-person physical exam of patients and remain available for follow-up care. This change clarifies and potentially expands which healthcare providers can authorize medical cannabis use in the state.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 543
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 539
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 684
Signed by the President S.J. 509
Senate Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 26, NAYS 1. S.J. 486
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 52, NAYS 17. H.J. 578
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3.
Health and Human Services Motion to amend
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 30, NAYS 4. S.J. 108
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 12
David Wheeler
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Ernie Otten
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Motion to amend
Health and Human Services — Do Pass Amended