Allows release of certain voted ballots and de-identified cast vote records under specific conditions.

This bill amends South Carolina law to allow the release of certain voted ballots and de-identified cast vote records under specific conditions. It permits disclosure pursuant to a court order, an order from the appropriate board of voter registration and elections, or a freedom of information request. The bill also updates the definition of "public record" to include cast vote records, while maintaining confidentiality of voter identities. Violation of these confidentiality rules is a misdemeanor.

Allows release of certain voted ballots and de-identified cast vote records under specific conditions.

This bill amends South Carolina law to allow the release of certain voted ballots and de-identified cast vote records under specific conditions. It permits disclosure pursuant to a court order, an order from the appropriate board of voter registration and elections, or a freedom of information request. The bill also updates the definition of "public record" to include cast vote records, while maintaining confidentiality of voter identities. Violation of these confidentiality rules is a misdemeanor.