PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a $7.4 billion national settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family officially took effect Friday, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to combat the opioid crisis.

As part of the agreement, South Dakota is slated to receive approximately $10.1 million over the next 15 years. The settlement addresses the role of the company and its owners in fueling the addiction epidemic that has impacted communities from Pierre to Rapid City.

“This settlement completes 10 years of diligence of hard work by our team and the Attorneys General to bring justice,” Jackley said. “We have an extraordinary opportunity to directly hit addiction with a sledgehammer, and I encourage all efforts to do just that for our families struggling with addiction across our State.”

Under the terms of the deal, the Sackler family is prohibited from selling opioids in the United States. The resulting funds are dedicated to addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery services. South Dakota’s portion will be directed into the National Opioid Settlement Fund, which is managed by the South Dakota Department of Social Services.

The Purdue Pharma agreement brings South Dakota’s total commitments from opioid-related settlements to approximately $100 million. Local officials and healthcare providers in hubs like Rapid City have highlighted the ongoing need for sustainable funding to support long-term recovery programs and preventative education.

South Dakota joins 54 other states and territories in this settlement. The collaborative effort included attorneys general from across the nation, including neighboring North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Nebraska, all seeking accountability for the pharmaceutical industry’s marketing practices.