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SD HB1227

Bill

Status

Passed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keri Weems

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Owners of electric motor vehicles must pay an annual fee of $100 in addition to standard license fees, collected at the time of annual registration

  • Electric motorcycles are exempt from this fee if they pay the license fee under § 32-5-9

  • "Electric motor vehicle" is defined as a noncommercial vehicle powered solely by an electric motor with an externally rechargeable battery, eligible for interstate highway use and meeting NHTSA safety standards (49 C.F.R. § 571, January 1, 2021)

  • All fees collected are deposited into the state highway fund

Legislative Description

Increase the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle.

Fees

Last Action

Signed by the Governor on February 26, 2026 H.J. 452

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/12/2026
Transportation1/29/2026

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