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Veterans

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

SD Legislature US Congress
Total bills
1
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Amber Hulse
100% support rate
Top opponent
Casey Crabtree
14% support rate
Ranked legislators
7
5 support · 2 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving veterans in South Dakota

Legislators moving veterans in South Dakota
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
Amber Hulse
Amber Hulse Senate · District 30
R
Strong +
100% 7
Joy Hohn
Joy Hohn Senate · District 9
R
Strong +
100% 7
Sue Peterson
Sue Peterson Senate · District 13
R
Strong +
100% 7
Greg Blanc
Greg Blanc Senate · District 35
R
Strong +
86% 7
Tamara Grove
Tamara Grove Senate · District 26
R
Strong +
86% 7
Casey Crabtree
Casey Crabtree Senate · District 8
R
Strong −
14% 7
Sydney Davis
Sydney Davis Senate · District 17
R
Strong −
14% 7
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All veterans bills

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1255: require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card.

HB 1255 requires South Dakota's Department of Health to accept medical records from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) when veterans apply for a medical cannabis registry ID card. Veterans must submit VA records (within three years) showing a debilitating condition, along with proof of an honorable military discharge, to qualify under this provision. This eliminates the need for veterans to obtain a new certification from a South Dakota healthcare provider for the card application. The bill applies specifically to veterans meeting these documentation requirements, streamlining access to medical cannabis registry cards.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates need for new SD provider certification, improving veteran access to medical cannabis healthcare services under existing VA records.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates need for veterans to obtain new certifications from SD providers by accepting VA medical records, improving healthcare access for veterans with debilitating conditions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Veterans