FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize other languages to be used in the process of issuing certain driver licenses and permits.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
    Section 1. That § 1-27-22 be amended to read:
    1-27-22. The provisions of §§ 1-27-20 to 1-27-25, inclusive, do not apply:

            (1)    To instruction in foreign language courses;

            (2)    To instruction designed to aid students with limited English proficiency in a timely transition and integration into the general education system;

            (3)    To the application, preparation materials, and examination for any noncommercial driver license or permit;

            (4)    To the conduct of international commerce, tourism, and sporting events;

            (4)(5)    When deemed to interfere with needs of the justice system;

            (5)(6)    When the public safety, health, or emergency services require the use of other

languages; and

            (6)(7)    When expert testimony, witnesses, or speakers require a language other than the common language. However, for purposes of deliberation, decision making, or record keeping, the official version of such testimony or commentary shall be the officially translated English language version.
    Section 2. That chapter 1-27 be amended by adding a NEW SECTION to read:

    Nothing in this chapter prevents the Department of Public Safety from offering any driver license and permit application and examination material or conducting any examination in the Spanish language.
    Section 3. That chapter 32-12 be amended by adding a NEW SECTION to read:

    The Department of Public Safety shall offer license and permit applications, examination materials, or conduct examinations in Spanish language, in addition to English, for noncommercial driver licenses and permits.
    Section 4. Section 3 of this Act is effective on January 1, 2021.