HB1079

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.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota HB1079 revises conditions for denying or restricting a motor vehicle or motorcycle operator license if an individual has a medical.

South Dakota HB1079 amends the conditions for denying or restricting a motor vehicle or motorcycle operator license or permit for individuals with medical conditions that can be controlled under a physician's care. If an applicant submits a signed statement that their condition is adequately controlled by medication, they are under a physician's care, and they are continuing to take medication, the Department of Public Safety may issue a temporary permit. This permit is subject to review every six months or until the applicant has gone a period of twelve months without any episode.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Deferred to the 41st legislative day

9 Yea

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1 Nay

R

3 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 29

12:00 AM

House Transportation Hearing

Jan 27

12:00 AM

House Transportation Hearing

History

Jan 29

House

Scheduled for hearing

Jan 29

House

Transportation Motion to amend, Passed H.J. 7 Amendment 1079B

Jan 29

House

Transportation Motion to amend, Passed H.J. 8 Amendment 1079C