Lawmakers approve rollback of South Dakota’s uniquely severe drug ingestion penalties

State House sends bill to governor that would change first and second offenses from felonies to misdemeanors

John Hult SD Searchlight

Feb 28, 2025

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John Hult SD Searchlight

John is the senior reporter for South Dakota Searchlight. He has more than 15 years experience covering criminal justice, the environment and public affairs in South Dakota, including more than a decade at the Sioux falls Argus Leader.