The bill S. 582, introduced in the South Carolina Senate, aims to ratify an amendment to Section 4, Article II of the South Carolina Constitution concerning voter qualifications. The proposed amendment stipulates that only citizens of the United States and of South Carolina who are at least eighteen years old and properly registered are entitled to vote, as outlined by law. This amendment was prepared under Joint Resolution 1126 of 2024 and was approved by voters during the General Election of 2024.

The bill formally enacts this amendment into the state constitution, replacing the previous language with the new stipulation regarding voter eligibility. The ratification of this amendment is intended to clarify and reinforce the requirements for voting in South Carolina, ensuring that only eligible citizens can participate in elections.