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New South Dakota legislation, Senate Bill 193, is on its way to the House after passing the Senate with overwhelming support. The bill aims to allow non-English speakers to use state-approved interpreters during their driving tests for a state license. However, the driver would be responsible for covering the cost of the interpreter.

By Riley Harrington March 6, 2025 1:54 pm

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) New South Dakota legislation that would allow interpreters during a driving test for a state license is headed to the House. This applies to drivers whose native language is not English. Senate Bill 193 says the driver would have to use a state-approved interpreter and pay for it themselves. The bill passed in the Senate by an overwhelming majority. Supporters say that this would help the workforce while resulting in fewer unlicensed and uninsured drivers. 6

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