South Dakota’s Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee could be repealed by House-approved bill

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 255

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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PIERRE — The controversial committee that oversees South Dakota’s medical marijuana program could come to an end.

A bill sponsored by Rep. Tim Goodwin, R-Rapid City, that passed the House 41-26 on Monday would repeal the sections of state law that established the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee. The bill goes to a Senate panel next.

The medical marijuana program itself would continue, under the regulation of the state Department of Health.

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