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SD HB1110

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Reimer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies residency requirements for voting in municipal and school district elections by requiring individuals to be registered voters and residents of the jurisdiction at the time of election

  • Defines three categories of qualifying residents: those who became residents under § 12-1-4 and lived there at least 30 consecutive days per year; full-time postsecondary students who were residents before leaving for education; and active duty military members whose home of record is within the jurisdiction

  • Changes the challenge procedure for voter residency qualifications from § 12-18-10 to §§ 12-4-59 through 12-4-63

  • Prohibits contesting an election based on a non-resident voting if that individual's qualifications were not challenged through the proper statutory procedure

  • Effective December 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amend provisions relating to an individual's status as a voter for municipal or school district elections.

Education

Last Action

Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 176

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/22/2026

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