HB 1095 creates new definitions and rules for self-driving vehicles in South Dakota, establishing legal terms for automated driving systems and fully autonomous vehicles that can operate without a human driver. The law defines key concepts like "dynamic driving task" (the real-time functions needed to operate a vehicle) and "automated driving system" (the technology that performs those functions), laying the foundation for how self-driving cars can legally operate on state roads.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 314
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 276
Signed by the President S.J. 271
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 254
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 27, NAYS 4. S.J. 251
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 1. S.J. 4
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 191
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 43, NAYS 25. H.J. 180
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 73
David Wheeler
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Roger Chase
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass
Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass