South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 202: require that the owner of a motor vehicle removed from a body of water pay the removal costs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 202 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require that the owner of a motor vehicle removed from a body of water pay the removal costs. Primary sponsor: Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Randy Deibert (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Carl Perry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Transportation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0 S.J. 11.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Mehlhaff | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Randy Deibert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Liz Larson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Transportation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0 S.J. 11
- Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 161