The proposed bill amends South Dakota law to require that both motor vehicle operator's licenses and nondriver identification cards include an indication of the holder's United States citizenship status. Specifically, the bill adds a new requirement that these identification documents must clearly state whether the holder is a United States citizen. This change is reflected in the amendments to sections 32-12-17.10 and 32-12-17.2, where the new language specifies that an indication of citizenship must be included alongside other existing information such as the holder's name, date of birth, and other identifying features.

In addition to the citizenship indication, the bill maintains existing provisions regarding the information that must be displayed on these licenses and identification cards, including security features and expiration details. The amendments also ensure that the nondriver identification card will have similar requirements to those of the operator's license, reinforcing the importance of citizenship status in the identification process. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the identification process by ensuring that citizenship status is clearly indicated on these important documents.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/15/2025: 32-12-17.10
Senate State Affairs Engrossed, 01/27/2025: 32-12-17.10, 32-12-17.2
House State Affairs Engrossed, 02/27/2025: 32-12-17.10, 32-12-17.2
Enrolled, 03/10/2025: 32-12-17.10, 32-12-17.2