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.

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.