# South Dakota HB 1126: revise a provision related to driving under the influence.

South Dakota HB 1126, revise a provision related to driving under the influence., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Walburg, Tim (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-09 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1126
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: revise a provision related to driving under the influence.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-26
- Last action: 2026-03-09, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsor: Walburg, Tim (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Subjects: Controlled Substances, Motor Vehicles, Penalty
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (115 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 3

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Repeat drunk drivers face monitored supervision: mixed, low. People convicted under this law must receive monitored supervision on probation, parole, or release from prison because of a suspended sentence. Required options include an alcohol or drug accountability program, ignition interlock, breath interlock, alcohol-monitoring bracelet, or another enhanced…
- Repeat drunk drivers face tougher sentences: mixed, low. In South Dakota, a sixth or later DUI is an aggravated Class 4 felony with five prior convictions within 25 years, including two within 10 years of the charged offense. With at least five convictions within 15 years of the charged offense, the minimum state correctional sentence is six years. That…
- Repeat drunk drivers lose driving privileges: mixed, low. For aggravated DUI convictions under this law, courts must revoke the driver's license for at least three years. The period starts at sentencing or initial release from prison, whichever is later; time back in prison does not count. Driving without a license during revocation brings at least 20 day…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Walburg, Tim (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Duhamel, Helene (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Emery, Eric (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Heinemann, Leslie J. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jensen, Kevin D. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Kull, David (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Moore, Scott (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Muckey, Erik (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Perry, Carl (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Pischke, Tom (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Reed, Tim S. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Wittman, Kadyn (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-02 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 33 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-26 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 4 | 0 |   |
| 2026-01-29 | House | Do Pass | pass | 65 | 0 |   |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Do Pass | pass | 13 | 0 |   |

## Actions (14)

- 2026-03-09: Signed by the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-05: Delivered to the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-04: Signed by the President (Senate)
- 2026-03-03: Signed by the Speaker (House)
- 2026-03-02: Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Senate Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-02-02: First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary (Senate)
- 2026-01-29: House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0 (House)
- 2026-01-28: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (House)
- 2026-01-28: House Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0 (House)
- 2026-01-28: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-01-26: First read in House and referred to House Judiciary (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-23: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305632.pdf)

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## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305632.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026)
- [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026)
- [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026)
- [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1126-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).