SD Senate passes ban on texting while driving

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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A measure that would ban texting while driving was approved Tuesday by the state Senate after supporters said South Dakota needs to join the 39 other states that prohibit the dangerous practice.

Senators voted 24-9 to approve the bill and send it to the House of Representatives, which has rejected similar bills in recent years.

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