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 who can file an application for the correction of precinct registration lists or to challenge a registered voter's right to vote. The application can be filed by the secretary of state, the county auditor, or any registered voter in the same county, and must be submitted no later than ninety days before an election.

The amendments also refine the criteria for challenges to a voter's eligibility. The bill removes the previous limitation that allowed challenges only based on whether a voter had registered in another state or was a resident of South Dakota. It now explicitly allows challenges based on three criteria: whether a voter has registered in another state, whether they are a resident of South Dakota as defined in existing law, and whether they are a United States citizen.

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