The bill amends South Dakota's existing law regarding the definition of terms related to abandoned vehicles. Specifically, it updates Section 32-36-2 to clarify the definitions of "abandoned motor vehicle," "impounded vehicle," "junk motor vehicle," and "motor vehicle." The amendment includes a comprehensive list of what constitutes a motor vehicle, which now encompasses automobiles, boats, house trailers, mopeds, motor trucks, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, and trailers, while explicitly excluding certain types of vehicles such as engines, farm wagons, road rollers, traction engines, and vehicles that operate solely on rails or tracks.

Additionally, the bill defines "removal agency" as any public body or private/nonprofit organization authorized to remove and salvage abandoned and junk motor vehicles, as well as other scrap metals. It also clarifies the definition of "scrap metals" as waste or refuse metals that have been abandoned and are suitable only for remanufacturing or recycling. This legislative change aims to streamline the abandoned titling process by ensuring that a broader range of vehicles is included under the relevant definitions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/30/2025: 32-36-2
Enrolled, 03/04/2025: 32-36-2