South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota SB175: require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.
Status: Signed into law, March 30, 2026
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.
From the enrolled text, March 5, 2026:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 12-4-1 be AMENDED: 12-4-1. An individual is entitled to register as a voter of this state if the individual: (1) Is a citizen of the United States and has provided sufficient evidence, as set forth in section 3 of this Act, to demonstrate the individual's citizenship; (2) Is a resident, as defined in § 12-1-4, of the precinct in which the individual is registering as a voter; (3) On or before the next election, is at least eighteen years of age; and (4) Is not otherwise disqualified from voting. An individual eligible to vote may vote only in the election precinct where the individual is a resident. An individual who is a resident of a place that is within the boundaries of this state, which has been ceded to or acquired by the federal government, may not be denied the right to vote in any election held in the precinct where the individual is a resident if the individual is otherwise qualified to vote in the election. Section 2. That § 12-4-1.3 be AMENDED: 12-4-1.3. A county auditor must designate an …
Sponsors
- John Carley (R, SD-029) · primary sponsor
- Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
- Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)
- Phil Jensen (R, 33)
- Dylan Jordan (R, HD-004)
- Carl Perry (R, 03)
- Kathy Rice (R, HD-029)
- John Sjaarda (R, HD-002)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Delivered to the Governor
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Signed by the President
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Do Pass
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in House and referred to State Affairs
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Motion to amend
Votes
- Do Pass Amended (March 4, 2026): 64 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Do Pass (March 2, 2026): 11 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 (February 19, 2026): 28 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (February 19, 2026): 28 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Deferred to the 41st legislative day (February 11, 2026): 5 yea, 3 nay, passed
Subjects: Voting, Residency, Elections, Emergency Clause
Common questions
- What is SB175?
- SB175 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.
- What does SB175 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.
- What is the status of SB175?
- Signed into law as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB175?
- John Carley (R, SD-029), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB175?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27075
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.