(Pierre, SD) — The bill that would reduce the penalty for drug ingestion charges in South Dakota is heading to the Governor’s desk. Senate Bill 83 passed the State House yesterday on a 37-33 vote. The legislation will change the penalty for ingesting a controlled substance from a felony to a misdemeanor. Supporters say the current penalties don’t address the issue of drug addiction. Opponents argued that the bill is too soft on crime and sends the wrong message to kids.
SD House Passes Drug Ingestion Bill
