S.0124

Cast Vote Records

Introduced·1/14/25

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.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 17, 2025

Scrivener's error corrected

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary