South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1080: allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.
Status: Signed into law, February 23, 2026
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.
From the enrolled text, February 12, 2026:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 32-5: Any individual who is a business owner, and a veteran as defined in § 33A-2-1, and who meets the requirements of §§ 32-5-154 to 32-5-166, inclusive, may apply for and display one set of military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the business, provided the veteran is listed as an additional owner on the certificate of title of the vehicle pursuant to § 32-3-18. The vehicle registration must state each owner of the motor vehicle pursuant to §§ 32-5-2 and 32-5-3. The vehicle must be a noncommercial automobile, pickup truck, or van licensed pursuant to § 32-5-6. Pursuant to § 32-5-159, the owner must pay an additional fee of ten dollars for the initial issuance of military specialty plates, in addition to noncommercial annual registration and plate fees, unless the owner is exempt from fees pursuant to § 32-5-160. Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 32-5: A business owner and a veteran, …
Sponsors
- Tim Reisch (R, HD-008) · primary sponsor
- Glen Vilhauer (R, SD-005) · primary sponsor
- Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010)
- Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
- Jessica Bahmuller (R, HD-019)
- Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
- Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008)
- Tim Czmowski (R, HD-006)
- Roger Degroot (R, HD-007)
- Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
- Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
- Joy Hohn (R, SD-009)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Delivered to the Governor
- : Signed by the President
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Concurred in amendments
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Certified uncontested, placed on consent
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Motion to amend
- : Scheduled for hearing
Votes
- Do Pass Amended (February 9, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (February 4, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (January 22, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Concurred in amendments (January 22, 2026): 65 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Do Pass (January 20, 2026): 67 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Liability, Fees, Motor Vehicles, Specialty License Plates, Veterans Affairs
Common questions
- What is HB1080?
- HB1080 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.
- What does HB1080 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.
- What is the status of HB1080?
- Signed into law as of February 23, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (February 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1080?
- Tim Reisch (R, HD-008), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1080?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26525
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.