South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 202 — require that the owner of a motor vehicle removed from a body of water pay the removal costs.

Last action — Transportation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0 S.J. 11

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 58% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf January 29, 2026

Action History

  1. Transportation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0 S.J. 11

  2. Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

  3. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 161

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 101 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (101)

101 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 202?
SB 202 is sponsored by Carl Perry (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Randy Deibert (Republican), and Jim Mehlhaff (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 202?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 202?
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