Bill > HB1211

This bill amends existing South Dakota law to allow for the creation of digital registry identification cards for medical cannabis patients, in addition to the current physical cards. The law defines various terms related to medical cannabis, such as "allowable amount of cannabis," "bona fide practitioner-patient relationship," and "debilitating medical condition," which is a serious illness or condition that qualifies a patient for medical cannabis. The bill specifically updates the definition of a "registry identification card" to include both physical and digital formats. It also mandates that the Department of Health (the "department") issue these cards in both physical and digital forms and outlines strict security and privacy requirements for the digital cards, ensuring that their use does not require handing over a device, limits remote access to information with explicit consent, and prevents the disclosure of data regarding a cardholder's interactions with law enforcement or dispensaries. The digital cards must be encrypted, and any contracts with third-party entities for their management will prohibit the use, sharing, sale, or disclosure of collected information.

Health and Social Services

https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26649