South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1010: modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
Status: Failed, February 18, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
From the engrossed text, February 13, 2026:
An Act to modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 32-26-47.1 be AMENDED: 32-26-47.1. No person may operate a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. This section does not apply to: (1) A law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, paramedic, operator of an authorized emergency vehicle, or similarly engaged paid or volunteer public safety first responder during the performance of that person's official duties, and a public utility employee or contractor acting within the scope of that person's employment; (2) The use of a mobile electronic device for [DELETED: emergency] [ADDED: the following] purposes [DELETED: , including] [ADDED: :] [ADDED: (a) Using] a text messaging device to contact a 911 system [] [ADDED: (b) Placing] an emergency call to a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services agency or entity [DELETED: , or to report] [] [ADDED: (c) Reporting] to appropriate authorities a fire, traffic accident, serious road hazard, or medical or hazardous materials emergency [DELETED: , or to report] [] [ADDED: (d) Reporting] the operator of another motor vehicle who is driving in a reckless or otherwise …
Sponsors
- William Shorma (R, HD-017) · primary sponsor
- Larry Zikmund (R, 14)
Latest actions
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Motion to amend
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : Deferred to another day
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in House and referred to Transportation
Votes
- Do Pass Amended (February 12, 2026): 8 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (January 26, 2026): 21 yea, 46 nay, failed
Subjects: Motor Vehicles, Traffic Laws
Common questions
- What is HB1010?
- HB1010 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
- What does HB1010 do?
- In its own words: An Act to modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
- What is the status of HB1010?
- Failed as of February 18, 2026. Latest action: Do Pass Amended (February 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1010?
- William Shorma (R, HD-017), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1010?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26815
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.