South Dakota SB75: Require an indication of United States citizenship status on a motor vehicle operator's license or permit, and on a nondriver identification card.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to require an indication of United States citizenship status on a motor vehicle operator's license or permit, and on a nondriver identification card.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to require an indication of United States citizenship status on a motor vehicle operator's license or permit, and on a nondriver identification card. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 32-12-17.10 be AMENDED: 32-12-17.10. An operator's license, motorcycle operator's license, restricted minor's permit, motorcycle restricted minor's permit, instruction permit, and motorcycle instruction permit must bear: (1) A distinguishing number assigned to the licensee; (2) The full legal name or any name lawfully taken; (3) The holder's date of birth; (4) The holder's sex; (5) The holder's principal residence address; (6) An indication if the licensee is a donor pursuant to chapter 34-26; (7) An indication if the licensee has a living will pursuant to chapter 34-12D or a durable power of attorney for health care pursuant to chapter 59-7; (8) An indication if the licensee is a veteran pursuant to the provisions of § 32-12-17.15; (9) A full facial digital photograph; (10) A brief description of the licensee; (11) The licensee's signature; (12) Security features designed to deter forgery and counterfeiting, to promote an adequate level of confidence in the authenticity of the cards, and to facilitate detection of fraudulent cards; (13) The issue date of the license; (14) The expiration date of the license; (15) …

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Sponsors

• Mary Fitzgerald (R, HD-031) · primary sponsor
• Amber Hulse (R, SD-030) · primary sponsor
• Jessica Bahmuller (R, HD-019)
• Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
• Randy Deibert (R, SD-031)
• Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
• Taffy Howard (R, SD-034)
• Phil Jensen (R, SD-033)
• Logan Manhart (R, HD-001)
• Carl Perry (R, SD-003)
• Sue Lucas-Peterson (R, SD-013)
• Kathy Rice (R, HD-029)

Votes

• Concurred in amendments (March 6, 2025): 31 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (March 4, 2025): 66 yea, 4 nay, passed
• Motion to amend (February 26, 2025): 11 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 26, 2025): 11 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (January 28, 2025): 32 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (January 24, 2025): 8 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB75?

SB75 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (100th Legislature (2025)): Require an indication of United States citizenship status on a motor vehicle operator's license or permit, and on a nondriver identification card.

What does SB75 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to require an indication of United States citizenship status on a motor vehicle operator's license or permit, and on a nondriver identification card.

What is the status of SB75?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2025.

Who sponsored SB75?

Mary Fitzgerald (R, HD-031), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB75?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25723