revise a provision related to the adoption of federal motor carrier regulations.
This bill adopts specific federal motor carrier regulations from Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations for South Dakota operations, with key modifications. It expands the application of federal rules to most intrastate operations (excluding small vehicles under 26,000 lbs not carrying hazardous materials or over 15 passengers), sets a minimum age of 21 for drivers in interstate commerce or handling hazardous materials, and exempts intrastate drivers from federal medical certification requirements unless required by employers. These changes directly affect commercial motor vehicle operators, drivers, and safety enforcement within South Dakota. The bill updates state law to align with federal standards while clarifying exemptions for smaller, non-hazardous intrastate operations.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Signed Feb 17, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill updates South Dakota's adoption of federal motor carrier regulations to align with changes effective January 1, 2026. It clarifies that smaller intrastate trucks and buses are exempt from certain federal rules and sets specific age requirements for drivers based on the type of cargo or vehicle they operate. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for violating safety and hazardous materials regulations.
Scope change
The bill expands the applicability of federal regulations to include intrastate operations, but creates specific exemptions for smaller vehicles (under 26,100 lbs) and those not carrying placarded hazardous materials or transporting more than 15 passengers.
ELIGIBILITY
Drivers of small intrastate vehicles (under 26,100 lbs) and non-placarded buses are now exempt from certain federal rules like hours of service and driver qualification standards.
REQUIREMENT
Drivers must be at least 21 years old if driving in interstate commerce, transporting placarded hazardous materials, or operating large buses; all other drivers must be at least 18.
ENFORCEMENT
Violations of driver safety and hazardous materials registration rules are now Class 2 misdemeanors, while violations of hazardous materials packaging and parking rules are Class 1 misdemeanors.
TIMELINE
The adoption of federal regulations is updated to include amendments through January 1, 2026.
Floor votes · Senate Jan 21, 2026 · House Feb 6, 2026
How they voted
30–3
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 35
Jan 21, 2026
D
Democratic3
66% Yea
R
Republican32
87% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
11
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Feb 17, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-17 S.J. 266
executive
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 267
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the President S.J. 223
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 44, NAYS 20 H.J. 250
lower
Feb 6, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (44-20-6)
house
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Deferred to another day , Passed, H.J. 240
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, H.J. 11
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Transportation Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0 H.J. 11
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
First read in House and referred to House Transportation H.J. 114
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 3 S.J. 76
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (30-3-2)
senate
Jan 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Transportation Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0 S.J. 1
upper
Jan 16, 2026
Introduced
Transportation Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 1 Amendment 10A
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 17
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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