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Criminal Justice (Courts)

Every criminal justice bill, vote, and legislator stance in South Dakota, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
1
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Al Novstrup
100% support rate
Top opponent
John Carley
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving courts in South Dakota

Legislators moving courts in South Dakota
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Al Novstrup
Al Novstrup House · District 3
R
Strong +
100% 6
MyKala Voita
MyKala Voita Senate · District 21
R
Strong +
100% 4
Steve Kolbeck
Steve Kolbeck Senate · District 2
R
Strong +
100% 4
Mike Stevens
Mike Stevens House · District 18
R
Strong +
89% 9
Erik Muckey
Erik Muckey House · District 15
D
Strong +
83% 6
John Carley
John Carley Senate · District 29
R
Strong −
0% 4
Jana Hunt
Jana Hunt House · District 28A
R
Strong −
11% 9
Dylan Jordan
Dylan Jordan House · District 4
R
Strong −
14% 7
Brandei Schaefbauer
Brandei Schaefbauer House · District 3
R
Strong −
17% 6
John Sjaarda
John Sjaarda House · District 2
R
Strong −
17% 6
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passed · South Dakota · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 1065: revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.

HB 1065 would require individuals facing cannabis-related charges to possess a registry identification card to use a legal defense claiming they are permitted to possess cannabis. Currently, South Dakota law does not mandate this card for such defenses, but the bill would amend § 34-20G-53 to make it a requirement. This change would directly affect people charged with cannabis offenses who attempt to rely on this specific defense in court. The bill creates a new condition for accessing this defense, requiring the card as a prerequisite for its use.
Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy