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SD SB77
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Carley
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AI Summary
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Selling, distributing, purchasing, consuming, or possessing kratom, kratom products, or products containing synthetic mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine would become a Class 2 misdemeanor
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Repeals existing law (§ 34-20B-115) that only prohibited kratom sales to persons under age 21, replacing the age-restricted approach with a total ban for all ages
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Repeals existing kratom product safety regulations (§ 34-20B-115.1) that set standards for alkaloid content limits, labeling requirements, and prohibited adulteration
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Shifts from a regulated market framework to complete prohibition of all kratom-related activities in South Dakota
Legislative Description
Ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor.
Controlled Substances
Last Action
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6, Failed, YEAS 13, NAYS 20. S.J. 82
1/22/2026