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SD SB180

Bill

Status

Passed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Goodwin

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mandates the department verify immigration status through the SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) system and retain application documents for at least 2 years

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/10/2026
Transportation1/29/2026

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