The bill amends South Dakota's election law regarding the process for challenging an individual's eligibility to vote. Specifically, it modifies Section 12-4-59 to clarify that an application to challenge a voter's registration can be submitted by the secretary of state, the county auditor, or any registered voter in the same county. This application must be filed no later than ninety days before a primary, runoff, special, or general election.

The bill specifies that challenges to a voter's eligibility can only be based on three criteria: whether the individual has voted or registered to vote in another state, whether they are a resident of South Dakota as defined in 12-1-4, or whether they are a United States citizen. This focused approach aims to streamline the process for challenging voter eligibility and ensure that only specific, relevant reasons are considered.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/02/2026: 12-4-59
Enrolled, 02/25/2026: 12-4-59