South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1079: revise the conditions for denial or restriction of a motor vehicle or motorcycle operator license or permit if an individual has a medical condition that can be controlled under the care of a physician.

In committee Last action January 29, 2026: Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 1 H.J. 9

Plain-language summary

HB 1079 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: revise the conditions for denial or restriction of a motor vehicle or motorcycle operator license or permit if an individual has a medical condition that can be controlled under the care of a physician. Primary sponsor: John Sjaarda (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 1 H.J. 9.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Sjaarda (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); Kevin Jensen (Republican); Scott Moore (Republican); and 1 more.