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This bill modifies South Dakota's voter registration laws by updating definitions of voter residency, expanding voting eligibility for individuals without fixed housing, and establishing new documentation requirements for voter registration. The bill redefines "resident" as an individual who has a physical presence in the state and intends to remain for at least thirty days before an election, with specific provisions for students, military personnel, and those without permanent housing. It allows individuals without a fixed residence to register using addresses like homeless shelters, courthouses, or general delivery post offices. The bill introduces new citizenship documentation requirements, mandating that voter registration applicants provide proof of U.S. citizenship through documents like driver's licenses, birth certificates, passports, or tribal identification. Additionally, the legislation extends the voter registration deadline from fifteen to thirty days before an election, creates a provision for voting in presidential elections for those who have recently moved out of state, and modifies rules for maintaining voter registration files. The changes aim to clarify voter eligibility, protect voter registration integrity, and ensure broader access to voting for different populations.

Government Affairs

State Affairs (Senate)

https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25680