PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A measure that would prohibit beginning drivers from using cellphones was approved Monday by the South Dakota House after an acrimonious debate sparked by an opponent’s suggestion that the Legislature also should ban premarital sex, provocative clothing, eating junk food and other teen activities.

Representatives voted 43-23 to pass the measure, which would ban young drivers from using cellphones or other electronic devices until they get unrestricted licenses at age 16. The bill, resurrected after being narrowly rejected by the House last week, now returns to the Senate for consideration of a change made by the House.

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