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SD HB1013

Bill

Status

Passed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends § 32-12-52.3 to specify that individuals convicted of drug offenses while in a vehicle may receive limited driving privileges for employment, child care delivery/pickup, health appointments, school, court, probation appointments, 24/7 sobriety testing, counseling programs, treatment, or aftercare

  • First-time drug offense convictions while in a vehicle result in a 90-day license revocation; second or subsequent offenses result in a one-year revocation or until age 17, whichever is longer

  • Amends § 32-35-122 to expand the list of permitted driving purposes for individuals with suspended privileges under § 32-35-121, adding child care delivery/pickup, health appointments, and aftercare to existing allowances

  • Requires proof of financial responsibility before any restricted driving is permitted, which must be maintained throughout the restriction period

  • Unified Judicial System must notify Department of Public Safety of all drug-related convictions or delinquency adjudications involving vehicles

Legislative Description

Clarify the purposes permitted for certain offenders to operate a motor vehicle.

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Signed by the Governor on March 03, 2026 H.J. 480

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2026
Judiciary1/13/2026

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