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HB 1126

revise a provision related to driving under the influence.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Helene Duhamel and 12 co-sponsors

South Dakota HB 1126 revises DUI law provisions and passed the House unanimously; now pending Senate Judiciary review.

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534
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Bill Summary · HB 1126

Legislative bill overview

HB 1126 revises existing provisions related to driving under the influence (DUI) in South Dakota. The bill passed the House with unanimous support and is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee. While the specific statutory changes are not detailed in the available information, the bill addresses modifications to South Dakota's DUI laws.

Why is this important

DUI laws directly affect public safety, criminal penalties, and how law enforcement handles impaired driving cases. Changes to DUI provisions can impact sentencing guidelines, testing procedures, license suspension requirements, or other enforcement mechanisms that affect both public protection and individual rights of those accused.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: The bill description lacks detail about what specific DUI provisions are being revised, making it difficult to assess whether changes are more punitive or rehabilitative in nature
  • Unanimity concerns: The perfect 65-0 and 13-0 votes suggest either broad consensus or insufficient public debate about potentially significant changes to criminal penalties
  • Testing and evidence standards: Any modifications to breathalyzer protocols, blood testing procedures, or evidence admissibility could affect both prosecution success rates and defendants' rights to challenge results

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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