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SD HB1084

Bill

Status

Passed

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Protects personally identifiable information of current and retired state/federal judges, justices, and law enforcement officers from public disclosure in voter registration files, including home addresses, personal phone numbers, and personal email addresses

  • Requires the Unified Judicial System to coordinate with federal courts to provide the Secretary of State with lists of protected judges, while the Division of Criminal Investigation provides lists of law enforcement officers

  • Maintains that city and county of residence for these protected officials remains public record, even when other personal information is withheld

  • Specifies that social security numbers, driver license numbers, state nondriver ID numbers, and month/day of birth are not open to public inspection for any voter in the master registration file

  • Clarifies that violations of these protections do not create a private right of action for affected individuals

Legislative Description

Amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.

Elections

Last Action

Signed by the Governor on March 09, 2026 H.J. 534

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/29/2026
Judiciary1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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