allow additional forms to verify military service for a veteran designation on a commercial driver license or commercial learner's permit.

HB 1161 allows South Dakota to accept additional forms of documentation to verify military service when veterans apply for commercial driver's licenses or commercial learner's permits. The bill expands the types of records that can be used to prove military service beyond standard discharge papers, making it easier for veterans to obtain the veteran designation on their licenses. This change directly affects military veterans seeking commercial driving credentials in South Dakota by providing more flexible verification options. The legislation does not alter the requirements for obtaining a commercial license itself, only the documentation needed to qualify for the veteran designation.