South Dakota drivers and vehicle owners must carry proof of financial responsibility (insurance, a bond, a deposit, or self-insurance), and this bill establishes a penalty schedule for not doing so: the first violation is a Class 2 misdemeanor, the second is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and the third or later violation is a Class 6 felony. The bill also makes minor technical corrections to the law, such as clarifying language about self-insurance agreements.
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 193
Greg Jamison
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Commerce and Energy — Deferred to the 41st legislative day