H5278

South Carolina H5278 amends voter registration laws to require U.S. citizenship for registration and prohibits issuing cards to non-citizens.

South Carolina H5278 amends the state's voter registration laws to require that only U.S. citizens can register to vote. The bill modifies the qualifications for voter registration to explicitly state that only citizens of South Carolina and the United States can apply. It also prohibits the issuance of voter registration cards to individuals who are not U.S. citizens. The bill further mandates that the State Elections Commission implement a system to issue voter registration cards with a photograph of the elector. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.