Bill
SB 164
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.
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Tim Goodwin and 6 co-sponsors
South Dakota bill mandates English language proficiency for all commercial driver license holders, passed Senate, now in House review with undefined testing standards and enforcement mechanisms.
Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-11 S.J. 518