South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1188: limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters.
Status: Signed into law, March 9, 2026
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters.
From the enrolled text, March 3, 2026:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 32-30: If the driver or person in charge of a disabled motor vehicle is unable to expeditiously arrange for the removal of the vehicle from the main-traveled portion of a highway pursuant to § 32-30-4, or from the right of way, or if a vehicle is an obstruction or hazard to traffic pursuant to § 32-30-14, any agent of the Division of Highway Patrol, the Department of Transportation, a sheriff, or a peace officer of this state may arrange for the removal of the vehicle to a garage or place of safety, pursuant to § 32-30-13. That person may also arrange for removal from the highway or right of way of any spilled cargo or other personal property belonging to the occupants of the motor vehicle, which could obstruct traffic or present a safety hazard. The owner of the motor vehicle is responsible for any costs of removal incurred by the state, any political subdivision of the state, or any removal agency acting on behalf of the state …
Sponsors
- Kent Roe (R, HD-004) · primary sponsor
- Stephanie Sauder (R, SD-004) · primary sponsor
- Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Delivered to the Governor
- : Signed by the President
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Concurred in amendments
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Deferred to another day
- : Certified uncontested, placed on consent
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Motion to amend
Votes
- Do Pass Amended (February 25, 2026): 30 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (February 20, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (February 17, 2026): 53 yea, 13 nay, passed
- Concurred in amendments (February 11, 2026): 53 yea, 12 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (February 5, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Liability, Law Enforcement, Motor Vehicles, Traffic Laws
Common questions
- What is HB1188?
- HB1188 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters.
- What does HB1188 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters.
- What is the status of HB1188?
- Signed into law as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1188?
- Kent Roe (R, HD-004), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1188?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26976
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.