South Dakota law now clarifies that young drivers convicted of drug or alcohol violations while driving can get limited driving permits to go to work, childcare, school, court dates, counseling, treatment, and other essential activities—if they can prove they have car insurance. This change expands the list of permitted purposes beyond what was previously allowed, giving judges more flexibility to let offenders maintain some driving ability for necessities while still serving their license revocation period.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 480
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 438
Signed by the President S.J. 388
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 417
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 340
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 26
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 26
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 93
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 0. H.J. 115
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 2
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0. H.J. 2
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 13
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