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SD SB149

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Liz Larson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

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Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor S.J. 129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

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