This bill eliminates the medical purpose defense that currently allows people charged with cannabis crimes to argue they were using it for legitimate medical reasons. Once passed, South Dakota residents will no longer be able to use a doctor's recommendation or a qualifying medical condition as a legal defense against cannabis-related prosecutions, even if they had a valid medical need.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 144
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-031
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day