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This bill requires individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, specifying acceptable forms of documentation such as a South Dakota driver's license issued after July 1, 2025, a tribal identification card, or a copy of a birth certificate or passport, and also repeals existing laws that allowed voting without such strict citizenship verification and addressed voting rights for those residing in federally ceded areas. Additionally, the bill amends the definition of a "federal voter" to include those who cannot provide documentation of U.S. citizenship when registering, and it declares an emergency, meaning the law will take effect immediately upon its passage and approval.

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https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27075