Panel sends bills to ban kratom and hemp-derived consumables to Senate floor

South Dakota Senate Panel Advances Bills To Ban Intoxicating Hemp And Kratom—But Without Recommendations For Passage

“I’d hate to take a product away from people who are using it responsibly.” By John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight A South Dakota Senate panel advanced—but did not endorse—bans on hemp-derived intoxicants and kratom on Wednesday at the Capitol in Pierre. Both bills were sponsored by Sen. John Carley, R-Piedmont. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously to put the two prohibition bills in front of the full state Senate wi…

Panel sends bills to ban kratom and hemp-derived consumables to Senate floor

A state Senate panel advanced — but did not endorse — bans on hemp-derived intoxicants and kratom on Wednesday at the Capitol in Pierre. Both bills were sponsored by Sen. John Carley, R-Piedmont. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously to put the two prohibition bills in front of the full state Senate with no recommendation. Committees generally give a “do pass” recommendation to the bills they send out for a floor vote.…

Numerous Kratom Bills Filed Throughout the U.S. in Early 2026

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information In just the first three weeks of 2026, lawmakers in multiple states have filed numerous proposals related to kratom, the herbal product derived from the Mitragyna speciosa plant that is widely sold in smoke shops, convenience stores, and online, and often used as a natural alternative to opioids. The proposals fall into two very different categories. Some states are advancing “Kratom Consume…

Panel sends bills to ban kratom and hemp-derived consumables to Senate floor in South Dakota

A state Senate panel advanced — but did not endorse — bans on hemp-derived intoxicants and kratom on Wednesday at the Capitol in Pierre. Both bills were sponsored by Sen. John Carley, R-Piedmont. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously to put the two prohibition bills in front of the full state Senate with no recommendation. Committees generally give a “do pass” recommendation to the bills they send out for a floor vote.…

Health panel wants South Dakota Senate to settle debate over CBD regulations, kratom bans

Photo by Inspector CBD on UnsplashCLARIFICATION: An earlier version of this article did not clearly state that Senate Bill 61 would allow psycho-active CBD to be sold only at medical marijuana dispensaries licensed by the South Dakota Department of Health. Attempts to regulate most CBD products out of vape shops and gas stations in South Dakota and outright ban another commonly sold drug have state lawmakers at odds and retailers complaining of …