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SD SB175

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Carley

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in South Dakota, with acceptable documents including a South Dakota driver license issued after July 1, 2025 showing citizenship verification, tribal ID, birth certificate, U.S. passport, or certificate of naturalization

  • Creates a "federal voter" designation for applicants who register without citizenship documentation, limiting them to voting only in federal races (president, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House)

  • Mandates county auditors verify naturalization certificate numbers with U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service when applicants submit certificates of naturalization

  • Repeals existing sections 12-3-1 and 12-3-1.1 of South Dakota law

  • Declares an emergency, making the law effective immediately upon passage and approval rather than following the standard effective date

Legislative Description

Require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.

Elections

Last Action

Delivered to the Governor on March 10, 2026 S.J. 510

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/20/2026
State Affairs1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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