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SD SB180
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Goodwin
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AI Summary
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Amends South Dakota law to allow nondomiciled commercial learner's permits and driver licenses for individuals with H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 employment-based visas, or U.S. territory residents holding these visas
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Requires non-citizen applicants (except lawful permanent residents) to present an unexpired foreign passport and Form I-94/I-94A at every issuance, transfer, renewal, and upgrade
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Mandates the department verify immigration status through the SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) system and retain application documents for at least 2 years
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License expiration must match the I-94/I-94A expiration date or one year from issuance, whichever is sooner, with in-person renewal required along with proof of continued U.S. authorization
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Licenses must display "nondomiciled" on the face, and holders who become ineligible must have their license downgraded by the department
Legislative Description
Modify requirements regarding nondomiciled commercial driver licenses.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Signed by the Governor on March 10, 2026 S.J. 514
3/10/2026