The bill H. 3459 aims to amend various sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws related to voter registration. It introduces a new section, 7-5-290, which requires organizations conducting voter registration drives to register with the State Election Commission and comply with specific requirements. Additionally, it modifies existing laws to clarify the definition of "domicile" for voting purposes, remove certain factors from consideration in determining domicile, and establish penalties for third-party voter registration organizations that fail to comply with registration and submission deadlines. The bill also mandates that voter registration applications include a driver's license or state ID number, or social security number, and increases penalties for false swearing in voter registration applications.

Furthermore, the bill enhances the responsibilities of the State Election Commission's executive director to oversee third-party voter registration organizations and requires clerks to report individuals who indicate they are not U.S. citizens in response to juror summonses. It also increases penalties for false swearing in voter registration applications and establishes that it is unlawful to fill out another person's voter registration application without their knowledge. The provisions of the bill are set to take effect upon approval by the Governor, with specific sections taking effect 180 days after such approval.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 7-5-290, 7-1-25, 7-3-20, 7-3-60, 7-5-170, 7-5-185, 7-25-10, 7-25-25
Latest Version: 7-5-290, 7-1-25, 7-3-20, 7-3-60, 7-5-170, 7-5-185, 7-25-10, 7-25-25