South Dakota HouseHB 1188Feb 10, 2026

limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters.

Passed 53–13Bipartisan

What it does: On the version voted Mar 2, 2026: Lets highway patrol, transportation department, sheriff and peace officers arrange removal of disabled vehicles and spilled cargo, makes the owner liable for costs, and shields them from damages absent gross negligence or willful misconduct. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Do Pass Amended

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The tally

Yes 53 · No 13 · Not voting 4

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
Party	Yes	No	Not voting
Democrats	5	0	0
Republicans	48	13	4

Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted yes. 13 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (70)

Yes 53

No 13

Not voting 4

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.