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SD SB61

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Carley

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits selling, distributing, possessing, manufacturing, or consuming hemp products containing cannabinoids that cannot be naturally produced by cannabis plants, were synthesized outside the plant, or exceed 0.4 milligrams total THC per container

  • Bans chemical conversion of industrial hemp or CBD into delta-8, delta-9, delta-10 THC, or any other tetrahydrocannabinol isomer, analog, or derivative

  • Exempts medical cannabis and medical cannabis products regulated by the Department of Health under chapter 34-20G

  • Removes cannabinoids produced by decarboxylation from the definition of "chemically derived cannabinoid," narrowing previous exceptions

  • Violation of these provisions constitutes a Class 2 misdemeanor

Legislative Description

Ban hemp-derived intoxicants not for medical purposes.

Controlled Substances

Last Action

Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6, Failed, YEAS 14, NAYS 19. S.J. 82

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/13/2026

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