HB 1104 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.

HB 1104 revises application requirements for South Dakota's special license plates and parking permits for people with disabilities. It specifies that certification for these benefits must come from licensed physicians, physician assistants, chiropractors, physical therapists, or certified nurse practitioners (all licensed under Title 36), stating the applicant has a "substantial physical disability" that makes walking impossible or causes substantial hardship. The bill clarifies that applications for both license plates and portable parking permits must be submitted through county treasurers, with no fee charged for the plates. It also includes penalties for fraud (Class 1 misdemeanor) or failure to surrender permits when no longer needed (Class 2 misdemeanor).

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Signed Mar 4, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits · Feb 26, 2026

MODERATE

This bill revises the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities in South Dakota. The changes clarify eligibility criteria, expand who can apply for special plates, and update procedures for obtaining and surrendering these permits. The bill also establishes clearer rules for certification and enforcement.

Scope change

The bill expands eligibility for special license plates to include parents or legal guardians of dependents with disabilities, in addition to individuals with disabilities themselves.

ELIGIBILITY

Added eligibility for parents or legal guardians of dependents with substantial physical disabilities to apply for special license plates when operating vehicles to transport those dependents.

REQUIREMENT

Updated application procedures to specify that forms must be submitted through the county treasurer's office and clarified the role of the secretary in issuing certificates.

DEFINITION

Added requirement for the secretary to promulgate rules defining what constitutes a substantial physical disability.

ENFORCEMENT

Strengthened enforcement provisions by adding penalties for failing to surrender special plates or certificates when no longer eligible, and for submitting false applications.

TECHNICAL

Changed document format from browser error messages to the actual enrolled bill text with proper legislative formatting and certification sections.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 25, 2026

How they voted

33–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 35

Feb 25, 2026

D Democratic3

2 Yea 1

66% Yea

R Republican32

31 Yea 1

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 4, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 H.J. 496

executive

Mar 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President S.J. 434

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 462

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 S.J. 401

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Deferred to another day , Passed, S.J. 373

upper

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, S.J. 19

upper

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Health and Human Services Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 19

upper

Jan 29, 2026

Introduced

First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 143

upper

Jan 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 2 H.J. 166

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Transportation Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0

lower

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced

First read in House and referred to House Transportation H.J. 104

lower

10 primary · 0 co-sponsors