South Dakota SB68: Require an individual be a citizen of the United States before being eligible to vote and to provide a penalty therefor.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to require an individual be a citizen of the United States before being eligible to vote and to provide a penalty therefor.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to require an individual be a citizen of the United States before being eligible to vote and to provide a penalty therefor. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 12-3-1 be AMENDED: 12-3-1. An individual may vote at an election in this state only if, at the time of the election, the individual: (1) Is a citizen of the United States; (2) Maintains residence in this state, as defined in § 12-1-4; (3) Is at least eighteen years of age; (4) Is not otherwise disqualified; and (5) Complies with the law regarding the registration of voters, pursuant to chapter 12-4. Section 2. That § 12-26-3 be AMENDED: 12-26-3. An individual is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if the individual: (1) Knowingly makes a false statement or representation to register as a voter or cast a ballot at an election; or (2) Is in the presence of and knowingly allows another individual to make a false statement or representation to register as a voter or cast a ballot at an election. This section does not apply to a state employee submitting voter registration information to another entity pursuant to federal law. Section 3. That § 12-26-4 be AMENDED: 12-26-4. An individual is guilty of a Class …

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Sponsors

• John Carley (R, SD-029) · primary sponsor
• Logan Manhart (R, HD-001) · primary sponsor
• Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010)
• Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
• Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
• Greg Blanc (R, SD-035)
• Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
• Lana Greenfield (R, HD-022)
• Tamara Grove (R, SD-026)
• Taffy Howard (R, SD-034)
• Amber Hulse (R, SD-030)
• Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)

Votes

• Motion to amend (March 12, 2025): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Report adopted (March 12, 2025): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Report adopted (March 12, 2025): 66 yea, 4 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Report adopted (March 12, 2025): 32 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (March 6, 2025): 63 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (March 3, 2025): 12 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB68?

SB68 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Require an individual be a citizen of the United States before being eligible to vote and to provide a penalty therefor.

What does SB68 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to require an individual be a citizen of the United States before being eligible to vote and to provide a penalty therefor.

What is the status of SB68?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2025.

Who sponsored SB68?

John Carley (R, SD-029), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB68?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25822