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SD HB1255

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Goodwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Veterans may apply for a medical cannabis registry identification card using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical records instead of obtaining a practitioner's written certification
  • VA medical records must be current within three years of application and document a debilitating medical condition
  • Veterans must provide documentation of discharge or release from military service under conditions other than dishonorable
  • Registry identification cards issued to veterans under this provision expire one year after issuance and may be renewed
  • "Veteran" is defined as an individual who served in active military, naval, air, or space service of the U.S. armed forces and received other than dishonorable discharge

Legislative Description

Require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card.

Public Health and Safety

Last Action

Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans Affairs2/3/2026

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