# South Dakota HB 1010: modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.

South Dakota HB 1010, modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Shorma, William (Republican); status failed, last action 2026-02-18 (House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 21, NAYS 46) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1010
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-02-18, House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 21, NAYS 46
- Sponsor: Shorma, William (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Subjects: Motor Vehicles, Traffic Laws
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (29 yes, 48 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Shorma, William (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Zikmund, Larry P. (Republican), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-18 | House | Do Pass Amended | fail | 21 | 46 |   |
| 2026-02-12 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 8 | 2 |   |

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2025-12-26: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303199.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. (signed)
- HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. (signed)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed)
- HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303199.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026)
- [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026)
- [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1010-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).