SB83

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Require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Senate BillTaffy Howard(R)Timothy Goodwin(R)Introduced Jan 14, 2026Last action Jan 23, 2026

South Dakota's commercial driver license law will now require applicants to demonstrate proficiency in the English language before receiving a license. The bill adds this English proficiency requirement to the existing standards that commercial driver license holders must already meet, such as passing knowledge and skills tests. Applicants who fail to meet this new language requirement will face penalties, though the specific penalty details are not included in the excerpt provided.

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Changes to Existing Law

1 section affected+1098-0

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§ 32-12new

History (5)

Jan 23, 2026S
Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 6
Jan 23, 2026S
Transportation Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 3, NAYS 4. S.J. 6
Jan 23, 2026S
Transportation Motion to amend S.J. 5
Jan 23, 2026S
Transportation Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Jan 14, 2026S
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 35