The Office of the Governor of the State of South Dakota

03/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/10/2026 15:06

Gov. Rhoden Signs Bills to Deliver Dalilah's Law

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March 10, 2026

Contact: Josie Harms

Gov. Rhoden Signs Bills to Deliver Dalilah's Law

PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed two bills that promote safety on roads by strengthening the process for holders of a commercial driver license (CDL). Together, these bills satisfy President Donald J. Trump's call for states to pass "Dalilah's Law."

"These bills are commonsense steps to improve public safety by guaranteeing that truckers can read our road signs and making sure that only citizens and legal immigrants hold CDLs," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "South Dakota will continue to prioritize strong licensing standards so all drivers are traveling safely and responsibly."

Governor Rhoden signed the following two bills:

  • SB 164, which requires CDL holders to be proficient in the English language; and
  • SB 180, which modifies requirements regarding nondomiciled commercial driver licenses.

In his State of the Union Address, President Donald J. Trump highlighted the need for every state to pass "Dalilah's Law," which would increase standards for English proficiency and prohibit states from issuing CDLs to undocumented immigrants.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently conducted an enforcement operation alongside the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. DPS also reviewed its process for nondomiciled CDLs to ensure illegal immigrants are not operating with or receiving CDLs in South Dakota.

Governor Rhoden has signed 127 bills into law and vetoed one this legislative session.

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