HB 1211 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

create a digital registry identification card for medical cannabis patients.

HB 1211 creates a digital registry identification card for medical cannabis patients in South Dakota, replacing the current physical card. This digital card will be issued to qualifying patients and their designated caregivers who have received certification from a healthcare provider for a qualifying medical condition. The bill amends existing law to define "Cardholder" as someone possessing a valid digital registry card, which will be used to verify eligibility for medical cannabis use under state law. The change modernizes the verification process but does not alter the qualifying medical conditions or possession limits for patients.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Health and Human Services Tabled , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 177
lower
13 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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