The bill amends several sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws related to voting precincts and polling places. It requires county boards of voter registration and elections to establish polling places within each precinct, ensuring at least one polling place is located within the precinct unless no suitable location is available. Additionally, it revises the reporting requirements for the State Election Commission regarding precincts with more than 1,500 registered electors and updates notification procedures for voters whose registration is transferred. The bill also allows municipalities with populations under 3,000 to have a single polling place for municipal elections and clarifies that certain provisions apply only to elections conducted by municipal election commissions.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 7-7-730, which pertains to the division of precincts with more than 750 electors. It emphasizes the need for proper notification of voters regarding changes to polling places, especially in emergency situations, and mandates that alternative polling places be designated with consideration of travel distance for voters. The changes aim to streamline the voting process and ensure accessibility for all voters in South Carolina.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 7-7-10, 7-7-710, 7-7-720, 7-7-910, 7-7-920, 7-7-1000, 7-7-730
12/11/2024-A: 7-7-10, 7-7-710, 7-7-720, 7-7-910, 7-7-920, 7-7-1000, 7-7-730
01/15/2025: 7-7-10, 7-7-710, 7-7-720, 7-7-910, 7-7-920, 7-7-1000, 7-7-730
Latest Version: 7-7-10, 7-7-710, 7-7-720, 7-7-910, 7-7-920, 7-7-1000, 7-7-730