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SD HB1095: An Act to establish provisions for the operation of automated motor vehicles.

Enacted South Dakota · 2024 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB1095 · where it stands

4 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced
Filed in the legislature; may be waiting for a committee hearing.
Passed a chamber
Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action.
Enacted
Signed into law, or became law without a signature or over a veto.
Effective date
The date the law says it takes effect. Once it has passed, the page shows "Effective" and the date. A court order can still block a law; if we know of one, the summary says so.
Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

South Dakota's 2024 HB 1095 creates a framework for automated motor vehicles. A fully autonomous vehicle (SAE J3016 level 4 or 5) may operate on public roads without a human driver if its automated driving system is engaged, it can reach a minimal risk condition when the system fails or leaves its operational design domain, and it can comply with traffic and safety laws. While engaged, the automated driving system is the driver. The act also covers on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, crash duties, insurance and registration. The act states no effective date.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Robotaxi, autonomous trucking and delivery companies can deploy driverless vehicles on South Dakota roads if they meet the minimal-risk and traffic-law requirements.

Key provisions

  1. Defines automated driving system, dynamic driving task, fully autonomous vehicle (SAE J3016B level 4 or 5), minimal risk condition and on-demand autonomous vehicle network
  2. Fully autonomous vehicles may operate without a human driver if they reach a minimal risk condition on failure or domain exit and can obey traffic laws
  3. When engaged, the automated driving system is considered the driver and licensed to operate
  4. Covers crash duties, financial responsibility, on-demand AV networks, commercial AVs and titling and registration with the autonomy level
  5. State agencies and political subdivisions may not ban fully autonomous vehicles or impose AV-specific taxes, fees or requirements

Latest legislative action

Feb 12, 2024. Signed by the Governor

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

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