SB175

Require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.

Complete·3/30/26

Requires proof of citizenship for voter registration in South Dakota.

South Dakota SB175 mandates that individuals provide documentation proving U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Acceptable forms of proof include a South Dakota driver's license, a U.S. driver's license or ID card, tribal identification, or a copy of a birth certificate, U.S. passport, or naturalization certificate. The bill also outlines procedures for individuals using a PO box as their residence address and those who fail to provide citizenship proof. It specifies that individuals registered before July 1, 2026, do not need to resubmit citizenship documentation.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

64 Yea

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3 Nay

DDD

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

12:00 AM

House State Affairs Hearing

Feb 11

12:00 AM

Senate State Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 30

Senate

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 550

Mar 10

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on March 10, 2026 S.J. 510

Mar 9

House

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 543