StateSouth Dakota

SB 39: revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.

Agriculture and Natural ResourcesEnacted

SB 39 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548 (updated Mar 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

The Senate is currently working on updating the rules for how industrial hemp is grown and used.

Key analysis

Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan75%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no specific environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no specific environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • potential for improved regulatory clarity for producers

Risks

  • potential for increased compliance costs or administrative burdens

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct social impact identified

Risks

  • no direct social impact identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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