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South Dakota HouseHB 1188

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 53–12Bipartisan

What it does: 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: Concurred in amendments

A yes vote accepted the Senate's amendment to HB 1188, which extends the owner's responsibility for removal costs to costs incurred by any removal agency acting for the state or a political subdivision, and trims the bill title. (AI-written)

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The tally

Yes 53 · No 12 · Not voting 5

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

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats500
Republicans48125

Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted yes. 12 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (70)

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