SD HB1079 | 2026 | Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill 1079

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 5)
Status: Introduced on January 16 2026 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2026-01-29 - Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 1. H.J. 9
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Revise the conditions for denial or restriction of a motor vehicle or motorcycle operator license or permit if an individual has a medical condition that can be controlled under the care of a physician.

Title

Roll Calls

2026-01-29 - House - Deferred to the 41st legislative day (Y: 9 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]

History

Date	Chamber	Action
2026-01-29	House	Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 1. H.J. 9
2026-01-29	House	Transportation Motion to amend, Passed H.J. 8 Amendment 1079C
2026-01-29	House	Transportation Motion to amend, Passed H.J. 7 Amendment 1079B
2026-01-29	House	Scheduled for hearing
2026-01-27	House	Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
2026-01-16	House	First read in House and referred to House Transportation H.J. 43

Subjects

Driver License
Health Care
Motor Vehicles
Motorcycles

South Dakota State Sources

Type	Source
Summary	https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26382
Text	https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/294866.pdf
Amendment	https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/297818.pdf
Amendment	https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/299419.pdf
Roll Call	https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Votes/83078