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HB 1062

amend provisions pertaining to the maintenance and publication of the statewide voter registration file.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Aaron Aylward and 9 co-sponsors

South Dakota law signed to modify voter registration file maintenance and publication requirements, affecting election administration transparency and record-keeping practices.

Signed by the Governor on 2025-03-31 H.J. 553
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Bill Summary · HB 1062

Legislative bill overview

HB 1062 modifies South Dakota's statewide voter registration file system, adjusting how voter registration records are maintained and made publicly available. The bill has been signed into law as of March 31, 2025. Specific amendments to the registration file provisions are not detailed in the action summary provided.

Why is this important

Voter registration files are fundamental to election administration, affecting voter access, election security, and data management practices. Changes to how these files are maintained and published can impact everything from voter roll accuracy to public transparency regarding voter eligibility and registration status.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy vs. transparency trade-offs – Adjusting what information is publicly available in voter registration files balances election transparency against concerns about personal information exposure
  • Accuracy and maintenance standards – Changes to how records are maintained could affect whether ineligible voters remain on rolls or eligible voters are incorrectly removed
  • Implementation costs and burden – New publication or maintenance requirements may impose administrative and financial burdens on election officials

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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