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SD SB31

Bill

Status

Passed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County auditors may send confirmation letters (in addition to postcards) to voters whose acknowledgement notices or address verification requests are returned as undeliverable

  • Voters must sign and return the confirmation letter or postcard within 30 days of the postmark date, or their registration becomes inactive

  • Voters with incorrect information must submit corrections by the deadline (30 days or primary election registration deadline, depending on the mailing type) to avoid inactive status

  • Returning the letter/card with a new address in another South Dakota county or another state serves as cancellation authorization

  • Effective December 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration.

Elections

Last Action

Signed by the Governor on March 05, 2026 S.J. 474

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/2/2026
State Affairs1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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