South Dakota Bill 1203 exempts active volunteer firefighters from vehicle license fees for one personal vehicle

Original title: exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees.

Last action · February 10, 2026: Deferred to the 41st legislative daySponsors: Jon Hansen and 6 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Active volunteer firefighters in South Dakota can apply to exempt one , pickup truck, or van from annual motor vehicle license fees by submitting fire chief certification to the Department of Revenue.

Why it matters

Active volunteer firefighters save money on vehicle registration for a single personal vehicle, while continuing to pay motor vehicle excise taxes and any specialty plate fees.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

volunteer firefighters

Active volunteer firefighters become eligible to have license fees waived for one personal noncommercial vehicle.

Directly affected

Department of Revenue

The department processes exemption applications and receives recorded exemption data from county treasurers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the motor vehicle license fee exemption?

Residents of South Dakota who are active members of a volunteer fire department qualify for the exemption on one , pickup truck, or van.

What documentation is required to receive the fee exemption?

Applicants must submit a certification from the chief of their fire department confirming their active volunteer status.

Does this exemption cover all vehicle-related taxes and fees?

No. The exemption does not cover the motor vehicle excise tax on the purchase price or additional costs for specialty plates.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Feb 10, 2026House
Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Feb 10, 2026House
Scheduled for hearing
Jan 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
First read in House and referred to

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