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SD SB149
Bill
AI Summary
- Adds a new exemption protecting a debtor's interest in one motor vehicle from levy, process, or sale by creditors
- Limits the motor vehicle exemption to $5,000 in equity value above any existing security interests and liens on the vehicle
- Motor vehicle is defined according to § 32-5-1 of South Dakota law
- Makes minor technical and grammatical updates throughout the existing exemption statute, including gender-neutral language changes
- Amends § 43-45-2, which already protects items such as family pictures, clothing, one year's provisions, health aids, and domestic support payments up to $750/month
Legislative Description
Exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.
Last Action
Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor S.J. 129
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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