SB 227·SD·senate
establish a minimum damage threshold for a motor vehicle total loss declaration.
FailedFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Kolbeck (Steve)
Latest Action
Tabled
Feb 24, 2026
Summary
The bill sets a minimum damage threshold for total‑loss declarations. An insurer can only label a car a total loss if repairing it would cost 75% or more of the vehicle’s actual cash value, unless the owner signs a written request to total the vehicle sooner. This aims to protect owners from premature total‑loss rulings and ensure fair valuation.
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