HB 1169 updates South Dakota's distracted driving law by expanding the definition of prohibited electronic devices from just wireless phones to include any hand-held portable device capable of wireless communication or entertainment (such as tablets or gaming devices). The bill also clarifies that "operate" a vehicle includes times when a car is stopped at traffic lights or in traffic, not just when actively moving. These changes create broader restrictions on what devices drivers cannot use while behind the wheel.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 630
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 538
Signed by the President S.J. 470
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 498
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 24, NAYS 11. S.J. 419
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 293
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 42, NAYS 26. H.J. 316
Transportation Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.
Transportation Motion to amend
Transportation Motion to amend
Transportation Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Transportation H.J. 117
First Reading House H.J. 98
Deb Soholt
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Doug Barthel
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Transportation — Do Pass Amended