All Roll Calls
Yes: 152 • No: 28
South DakotaHB 1188101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)House
limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters.
Sponsored By: Roe, Kent (Republican), Sauder, Stephanie (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Law EnforcementLiabilityMotor VehiclesTraffic Laws
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Bill Overview
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Owners pay removal costs, face damage limits
Highway Patrol, transportation officials, sheriffs and peace officers can arrange to move disabled vehicles to a garage or safe place. This applies when drivers cannot promptly arrange removal from highway lanes or rights of way, or vehicles create traffic hazards. They can also remove spilled cargo or occupants’ belongings that could block traffic or threaten safety. For public safety, these officials, wildlife agency personnel and crews working under their direction can remove disabled vehicles from public waters. This covers boats, motor vehicles, off-road vehicles and snowmobiles. Owners must pay removal costs incurred by state or local governments or removal agencies working for them. Officials and authorized removal crews are shielded from claims for damage to vehicles, cargo, occupants’ or operators’ belongings, and surrounding areas. This protection does not cover gross negligence—extreme carelessness—or willful and wanton misconduct.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Roe, Kent
Republican • House
Sauder, Stephanie
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Goodwin, Tim
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/2/2026
Concurred in amendments
Yes: 53 • No: 12
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Do Pass Amended
Yes: 30 • No: 3
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Do Pass Amended
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 2/10/2026
Do Pass Amended
Yes: 53 • No: 13
House vote • 2/5/2026
Do Pass Amended
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
3/9/2026HouseDelivered to the Governor
3/5/2026HouseSigned by the President
3/4/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
3/3/2026HouseHouse of Representatives Concurred in amendments, Passed, YEAS 53, NAYS 12
3/2/2026HouseSenate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 3
2/25/2026SenateSenate Deferred to another day, Passed
2/24/2026SenateCertified uncontested, placed on consent
2/20/2026SenateSenate Transportation Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0
2/20/2026SenateSenate Transportation Motion to amend, Passed
2/20/2026SenateScheduled for hearing
2/20/2026SenateFirst read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation
2/11/2026SenateHouse of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 53, NAYS 13
2/10/2026HouseRemove from Consent Calendar
2/9/2026HouseCertified uncontested, placed on consent
2/5/2026HouseHouse Transportation Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0
2/5/2026HouseHouse Transportation Motion to amend, Passed
2/5/2026HouseScheduled for hearing
2/5/2026HouseFirst read in House and referred to House Transportation
1/29/2026House
Bill Text
Introduced
1/28/2026
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