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SD SB 171
amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.
In brief
SD SB 171 is a state bill in SD: “amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots 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 Heinemann (Republican), Peterson (Sue) (Republican). CSWH lists it under the cause Elections 2026. 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
- Heinemann (Republican)
- Peterson (Sue) (Republican)
- Started in
- Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 29, 2026
- Session
- 2026
- Subjects
- Absentee Voting, Elections, Emergency Clause
Our summary: SD SB 171 to amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots 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
- State legislature: sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27030
- Open States: openstates.org/sd/bills/2026/SB171/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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