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SD SB 175

require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.

In brief

SD SB 175 is a state bill in SD: “require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.” It was introduced on Jan 29, 2026 in the Senate, during the 2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: enacted. The latest action we have (Mar 30, 2026) reads: “Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550”. Its sponsors are Carley (Republican), Baxter (Republican), Ismay (Republican), Jensen (Phil) (Republican), Jordan (Republican), Perry (Republican), Rice (Republican), Sjaarda (Republican). CSWH lists it under the cause Voting rights for noncitizens. The facts here come from State legislature (sdlegislature.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.

Where it stands

Status
Enacted
Latest action
Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550
Sponsors
  • Carley (Republican)
  • Baxter (Republican)
  • Ismay (Republican)
  • Jensen (Phil) (Republican)
  • Jordan (Republican)
  • Perry (Republican)
  • Rice (Republican)
  • Sjaarda (Republican)
Started in
Senate
Introduced
Jan 29, 2026
Session
2026
Subjects
Elections, Emergency Clause, Residency, Voting

Our summary: SD SB 175 to require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)

Sources

Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.

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