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SD HB1080

Bill

Status

Passed

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tim Reisch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Veterans who own businesses may display military specialty plates on one noncommercial vehicle (automobile, pickup truck, or van) registered to their business, provided the veteran is listed as an additional owner on the vehicle title

  • Requires a $10 additional fee for initial plate issuance, on top of standard registration and plate fees, unless the owner qualifies for existing fee exemptions under § 32-5-160

  • Vehicle registration must list all owners, and the veteran must meet existing eligibility requirements under §§ 32-5-154 to 32-5-166

  • Provides liability protection: the business owner/veteran does not assume any additional personal liability from owning military specialty plates on a business vehicle

Legislative Description

Allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.

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Last Action

Signed by the Governor on February 23, 2026 H.J. 400

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans Affairs1/27/2026
Military and Veterans Affairs1/16/2026

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