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SC H5278

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steven Long

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends South Carolina voter registration qualifications to specify that "only" citizens of both the state and United States may register to vote, changing language from "every" citizen to "only a" citizen
  • Prohibits the State Elections Commission from issuing voter registration cards to any person who is not a United States citizen
  • Modifies Section 7-5-120(A) regarding registration qualifications and Section 7-5-675 regarding voter registration cards with photographs
  • Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Permit Voter Registration and Registration Cards for U.S. Citizens Only

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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