HB1066 caps the liability of municipalities operating airports at $5 million per accident or occurrence, regardless of the actual damages from injuries, deaths, or property damage. The bill also streamlines South Dakota's aviation definitions by removing outdated language and adding drones to the definition of "aircraft." These changes make it harder for people injured at municipal airports to recover full damages and update the state's aviation rules to reflect modern technology.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 373
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 326
Signed by the President S.J. 259
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 304
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 0. S.J. 230
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 0. S.J. 230
Transportation Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Transportation Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Transportation Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 158
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0. H.J. 181
Transportation Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Transportation Motion to amend
Transportation Motion to amend
Transportation Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Transportation H.J. 38
David Johnson
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Ryan Maher
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Transportation — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Transportation — Do Pass Amended