Bill
Bill > HB1255
SD HB1255
SD HB1255Require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card.
summary
Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health to accept medical records from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as proof of a debilitating medical condition for veterans applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card, provided these records are current within three years and the veteran has a discharge other than dishonorable. It also outlines the other necessary documentation for a veteran to obtain this card, including application fees, personal information, designated caregiver details if applicable, and dispensary choices, and clarifies that a veteran is defined as someone who served in the U.S. armed forces and was discharged under honorable conditions.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Tim Goodwin (R)*,
Eric Emery (D),
Phil Jensen (R),
Erik Muckey (D),
Peri Pourier (R),
Taylor Rehfeldt (R),
Jamie Smith (D),
Nicole Uhre-Balk (D),
Larry Zikmund (R),
Last Action
Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1. (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26387 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/300090.pdf |
Loading...