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SD HB1120
SD HB1120Revise certain provisions related to operating a vehicle, boat, or aircraft while under the influence.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to revise certain provisions related to operating a vehicle, boat, or aircraft while under the influence.
AI Summary
This bill revises laws concerning operating a vehicle, boat, or aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, primarily by clarifying that blood alcohol content (BAC) can be measured within two hours of operating the vehicle, boat, or aircraft, and this measurement will be used to determine if the person was under the influence at the time of operation. For commercial motor vehicles, the BAC limit is lowered from 0.08 percent to 0.04 percent. The bill also updates language regarding presumptions of intoxication based on BAC levels and clarifies that operating an aircraft under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a Class 1 misdemeanor, with a specific BAC limit of 0.04 percent for aircraft operators.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Helene Duhamel (R)*,
Tim Walburg (R)*,
Heather Baxter (R),
Eric Emery (D),
Tim Goodwin (R),
Scott Moore (R),
Erik Muckey (D),
Kadyn Wittman (D),
Last Action
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4. H.J. 7 (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26749 |
| House Judiciary Amendment 1120A | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/298224.pdf |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/296780.pdf |
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