revise a provision related to unauthorized distribution of fentanyl and provide a penalty therefor.
HB 1230 amends South Dakota law to impose penalties for the unauthorized distribution of fentanyl, directly affecting individuals who distribute the drug without legal authorization. The bill establishes criminal penalties for those who distribute fentanyl without a prescription or other legal justification, aiming to address the growing opioid crisis. This legislation does not specify exact penalty levels but authorizes the state to enforce stricter consequences for unauthorized fentanyl distribution. The changes apply to all persons distributing fentanyl in violation of state regulations, without distinguishing between different types of distributors.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Signed Mar 31, 2025
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This bill enrolls the final version of HB 1230, which strengthens penalties for unauthorized distribution of fentanyl and other controlled substances in South Dakota. The changes primarily involve formatting and finalizing the legislative text for official enactment, with no substantive policy modifications to the penalty thresholds or enforcement provisions.
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No substantive scope changes; this represents the final enrolled version ready for signature and implementation.
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Added official enrolled formatting including session information, act title, and signature blocks for the Governor and legislative officers.
Reorganized text layout to match standard enrolled bill format with proper spacing and page numbering.
Floor votes · House Mar 11, 2025
How they voted
65–4
Passed
Total votes 69
Mar 11, 2025
D
Democratic5
80% Nay
R
Republican64
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
10
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Mar 31, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 2025-03-31 H.J. 552
executive
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the President S.J. 528
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 539
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments , Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 4 H.J. 520
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 483
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Judiciary Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Judiciary Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1230A
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to S.J. 395
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 4 H.J. 374
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 198
lower
8 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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