The bill amends South Dakota law regarding reinstatement fees and fees for obtaining an abstract driver record. Specifically, it changes the language in Section 32-35-47.1 to require individuals whose driving privileges are suspended to pay a reinstatement fee as specified in subdivision 32-12-47.1(f) to the department prior to reinstatement, replacing the previous fixed fee of fifty dollars. Additionally, Section 32-35-101 is amended to clarify that the department will provide a certified abstract of a person's operating record upon request, with the three-year limit on records not applying to individuals requesting their own abstracts.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the abstract must include details of any motor vehicle accidents and violations, and it introduces provisions to ensure that accidents involving law enforcement officers, firefighters, or emergency medical technicians while performing official duties are recorded separately and do not affect their driving records. The fee for obtaining an abstract is increased from five dollars to seven dollars, with the collected fees being credited to the state motor vehicle fund, while governmental entities remain exempt from this fee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 12/19/2025: 32-35-47.1, 32-35-101