SB 500 (2026): relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.
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SB 500 (2026)
relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 136
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2026, with 2 people signed in online: 2 in support. The committee met in executive session on April 14, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2026, making it Chapter 136 of the session laws. It took effect on August 11, 2026.
Sponsors
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Rep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 2)
- Rep. Brian Labrie (R - Hills 2)
- Rep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 33)
- Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9)
- Rep. Thomas Walsh (R - Merr 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 2026, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, SH 122-123
- January 29, 2026: floor debate, Senate
- April 14, 2026, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, GP 234
- April 14, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, GP 234
- May 7, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- January 29, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Transportation
- January 13, 2026: Hearing: 01/13/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:15 pm
- January 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
- January 29, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026
- February 19, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Transportation
- April 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 04/14/2026 10:20 am GP 234
- April 14, 2026: Executive Session: 04/14/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
- April 14, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/14/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- May 7, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026
- May 21, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026)
- May 21, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026
- June 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 136; Effective 08/11/2026