The bill amends South Dakota law regarding the title fee for motor vehicles, off-road vehicles, and snowmobiles. Specifically, it removes the additional one-hundred-dollar fee for title correction transactions and duplicate title transactions, and introduces an exemption for insurers taking title to a vehicle as a result of a covered loss. This change aims to alleviate financial burdens on insurers and streamline the title process for vehicles involved in insurance claims.

Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement that any owner without a South Dakota-issued driver license or identification card, or a physical address in the state, must still pay the one-hundred-dollar fee when titling a vehicle. The revenue generated from this fee is allocated equally between the state motor vehicle fund and the county general fund, ensuring continued support for local and state resources related to motor vehicle management.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/29/2025: 32-3-18.2