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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-7-40, Relating To Designation Of Voting Precincts In Aiken County, So As To Provide That If The Board Of Voter Registration And Elections Determines That A Precinct Contains No Suitable Location For A Polling Place, The Board, Upon Approval Of A Majority Of The County Legislative Delegation, May Locate The Polling Place Inside The County And Within Five Miles Of The Precinct's Boundaries.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Board of Voter Registration and Elections in Aiken County to move a polling place outside of its designated precinct if no suitable location can be found within that precinct, provided the move is approved by a majority of the county's legislative delegation and the new location is within five miles of the precinct's boundaries. This change is made to Section 7-7-40 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which deals with the designation of voting precincts, and offers flexibility in ensuring voters have accessible polling places.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0694&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/694_20260218.htm |
| Fiscal Note - S0694 2025-12-10 Prefiled | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0694%202025-12-10%20prefiled.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/694_20251210.htm |
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