# South Dakota HB 1188: limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters.

South Dakota HB 1188, limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Roe, Kent (Republican), Sauder, Stephanie (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 1188
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: 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
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-29
- Last action: 2026-03-09, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: Roe, Kent (Republican), Sauder, Stephanie (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Subjects: Law Enforcement, Liability, Motor Vehicles, Traffic Laws
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 5 (152 yes, 28 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Owners pay removal costs, face damage limits: mixed, low. 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 carg…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Roe, Kent (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Sauder, Stephanie (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-02 | House | Concurred in amendments | pass | 53 | 12 |   |
| 2026-02-25 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 30 | 3 |   |
| 2026-02-20 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 7 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-10 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 53 | 13 |   |
| 2026-02-05 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 9 | 0 |   |

## Actions (19)

- 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: House of Representatives Concurred in amendments, Passed, YEAS 53, NAYS 12 (House)
- 2026-02-25: Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 3 (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Senate Deferred to another day, Passed (Senate)
- 2026-02-20: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (Senate)
- 2026-02-20: Senate Transportation Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2026-02-20: Senate Transportation Motion to amend, Passed (Senate)
- 2026-02-20: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-02-11: First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation (Senate)
- 2026-02-10: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 53, NAYS 13 (House)
- 2026-02-09: Remove from Consent Calendar (House)
- 2026-02-05: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (House)
- 2026-02-05: House Transportation Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0 (House)
- 2026-02-05: House Transportation Motion to amend, Passed (House)
- 2026-02-05: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-01-29: First read in House and referred to House Transportation (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-28: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305597.pdf)

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- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed)
- HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed)
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## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305597.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1188-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).