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SD SB77

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Carley

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Selling, distributing, purchasing, consuming, or possessing kratom, kratom products, or products containing synthetic mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine would become a Class 2 misdemeanor

  • 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

  • Repeals existing kratom product safety regulations (§ 34-20B-115.1) that set standards for alkaloid content limits, labeling requirements, and prohibited adulteration

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/13/2026

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