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SC H3459

SC H3459
Voter registration

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Introduced
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

126th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 7-5-290 So As To Require Organizations That Intend To Conduct Voter Registration Drives To Register With The State Election Commission And Comply With Certain Other Requirements; By Amending Section 7-1-25, Relating To The Meaning Of "domicile" For Voting Purposes, So As To Remove Certain Factors From Consideration In Determining A Person's Domicile, And To Clarify That A Person Is Considered To Have Changed His Domicile If He Registers To Vote Or Votes In Another Jurisdiction; By Amending Section 7-3-20, Relating To The Duties Of The Executive Director Of The State Election Commission, So As To Include Overseeing The Registration Of Third-party Voter Registration Organizations; By Amending Section 7-3-60, Relating To Reports Of Persons Convicted Of Certain Offenses Furnished By Clerks And Magistrates To The Executive Director Of The State Election Commission, So As To Also Require Quarterly Reports Of Persons Who Have Indicated In Response To Juror Summonses That They Are Not United States Citizens; By Amending Section 7-5-170, Relating To Information Contained On Voter Registration Applications, So As To Require An Applicant To Provide His Driver's License Or State Identification Card Number Or, If None, His Social Security Number; By Amending Section 7-5-185, Relating To Electronic Applications For Voter Registration, So As To Require An Applicant's Driver's License Or State Identification Card Number, Or The Last Four Digits Of His Social Security Number; By Amending Section 7-25-10, Relating To False Swearing In Applying For Registration, So As To Increase The Penalties For Violations Of This Section; And By Adding Section 7-25-25 So As To Provide That It Is Unlawful To Knowingly Fill Out Information On Another Person's Voter Registration Application Without That Person's Knowledge, And To Provide Penalties For Violations.

AI Summary

This bill introduces several significant changes to South Carolina's voter registration laws, primarily focusing on increasing oversight and penalties related to voter registration processes. It requires third-party voter registration organizations to register with the State Election Commission before conducting voter registration drives, mandating that they submit completed voter registration applications within ten days of receipt and face potential fines for non-compliance. The bill modifies the definition of "domicile" for voting purposes, clarifying that registering or voting in another jurisdiction automatically changes a person's domicile. It also updates voter registration application requirements, now mandating that applicants provide a driver's license number, state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for false swearing on voter registration applications, escalating the offense from a misdemeanor to a felony, and introduces a new felony charge for knowingly filling out another person's voter registration application without their knowledge. The legislation also requires quarterly reports from courts and municipal clerks about individuals who have indicated they are not U.S. citizens when summoned for jury duty. Most provisions will take effect either immediately upon the Governor's approval or 180 days after approval, with the goal of enhancing the integrity and accuracy of voter registration processes in South Carolina.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

House Judiciary Constitutional Laws Subcommittee on 3305, 3459, 3556, 3557 (09:00:00 2/20/2025 Blatt Room 516) (on 02/20/2025)

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