South Dakota SenateHB 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 30–3Bipartisan
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
The tally
Yes 30 · No 3 · Not voting 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| Other or unknown party | 7 | 1 | 2 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted yes. 2 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Tamara GroveR26No
- Tom PischkeR25No
The full roll (35)
Yes 30
- Amber HulseR30
- Brandon WipfR22
- Carl PerryR3
- Casey CrabtreeR8
- Chris KarrR11
- Curt VoightR33
- Ernie Otten6
- Glen Vilhauer5
- Greg BlancR35
- Helene DuhamelR32
- Jamie SmithD15
- Jim MehlhaffR24
- Joy HohnR9
- Kevin JensenR16
- Kyle SchoenfishR19
- Larry Zikmund14
- Lauren NelsonR18
- Liz LarsonD10
- Mark Lapka23
- Michael RohlR1
- MyKala Voita21
- Paul Miskimins20
- Randy DeibertR31
- Sam MartyR28
- Stephanie SauderR4
- Steve KolbeckR2
- Sue PetersonR13
- Sydney DavisR17
- Taffy Howard34
- Tim ReedR7
No 3
Not voting 2
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.