SB 83·SD·senate
require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.
FailedFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Goodwin
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day — Senate Transportation, Passed
Jan 23, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a condition that anyone applying for or holding a commercial driver’s license in South Dakota must prove they are proficient in English. The Department of Transportation would confirm this through English‑only written tests and a short oral interview, and a violation would be classified as a Class 2 misdemeanor. The measure was deferred to the 41st legislative day and ultimately failed.
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