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SD SB66
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Carley
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the State Board of Elections and all political subdivisions from authorizing, adopting, or using automatic tabulating equipment or electronic ballot marking systems in any election
- Requires all ballots to be counted by hand, publicly, immediately after polls close, with counting continuing without leaving the site until completed
- Repeals the entire chapter 12-17B governing automatic tabulating systems, including provisions for equipment testing, resolution boards, post-election audits, and tabulation procedures
- Removes references to electronic ballot marking systems from polling place requirements, eliminating the federal mandate that required such systems when federal candidates appear on ballots
- Effective date of December 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems.
Elections
Last Action
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3. S.J. 7
1/26/2026
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/13/2026
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