South Dakota 2023 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HB1129

Introduced
1/25/23  
Refer
1/25/23  
Report Pass
2/7/23  
Engrossed
2/8/23  
Refer
2/9/23  

Caption

Modify and establish provisions related to medical cannabis.

Impact

The bill imposes stricter requirements for practitioners issuing certifications for medical cannabis usage. It mandates that practitioners must establish a bona fide relationship with the patient and conduct a thorough assessment—including an in-person physical examination—before providing written certification for medical cannabis. This is intended to safeguard against misuse and ensure that patients truly qualify under the defined debilitating conditions, which include severe pain, nausea, seizures, and other serious health issues.

Summary

House Bill 1129 aims to modify and establish comprehensive provisions related to medical cannabis in South Dakota. The bill introduces various definitions essential for the regulation and use of medical cannabis, including terms like 'debilitating medical condition', 'bona fide practitioner-patient relationship', and 'cannabis products'. It seeks to ensure that medical cannabis is prescribed responsibly, focusing on the relationship between practitioners and patients in the context of this treatment.

Contention

Points of contention may arise around the bill's stringent requirements that could limit patient access to medical cannabis. Some advocates argue that the added regulations might deter patients needing urgent relief from obtaining necessary treatments. Additionally, there could be concerns regarding the operational implications for practitioners, particularly small practice owners, who may face increased liability and scrutiny under these new provisions. The balance between ensuring patient safety and accessing care is likely to be a significant topic in discussions around this bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SD SB42

Modify provisions related to medical cannabis.

SD HB1102

Clarify and modify requirements related to the medical cannabis program.

SD SB1

Modify debilitating medical conditions for medical cannabis use.

SD HB1055

Modify medical cannabis certification requirements.

SD SB177

Revise provisions regarding medical cannabis.

SD SB4

Revise provisions related to a written certification for the medical use of cannabis.

SD SB24

Establish a maximum number of cannabis plants that may be cultivated by a medical cannabis cardholder.

SD SB19

Permit certain facilities to establish reasonable restrictions related to the medical use of cannabis.

SD SB118

Establish provisions related to the testing of medical cannabis.

SD SB82

Modify standards for a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship required prior to the issuance of a medical cannabis certification.

Similar Bills

SD HB1055

Modify medical cannabis certification requirements.

SD SB82

Modify standards for a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship required prior to the issuance of a medical cannabis certification.

SD SB23

Revise the definition of bona fide practitioner-patient relationship.

SD HB1280

Provide for an examination via telehealth for purposes of a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship under the medical cannabis program.

SD HB1101

Repeal provisions related to medical marijuana.

SD HB1172

Require a practitioner's medical assessment of a patient to occur in certain facilities for purposes of medical cannabis use.

SD SB42

Modify provisions related to medical cannabis.

SD HB1150

Provide a medical cannabis patient a registry identification card fee waiver in certain circumstances.