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HB 1066

revise residency requirements for the purposes of voter registration.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Aaron Aylward and 13 co-sponsors

South Dakota modifies voter registration residency requirements, expanding or restricting who can register to vote based on revised state residency standards.

Signed by the Governor on 2025-03-31 H.J. 553
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Bill Summary · HB 1066

Legislative bill overview

HB 1066 modifies South Dakota's voter registration residency requirements, changing the criteria individuals must meet to register and vote in the state. The bill has been enacted into law as of March 31, 2025. The specific details of the residency requirement changes are not publicly available in the summary provided.

Why is this important

Residency requirements directly affect who can participate in elections and shape the electorate's composition. Changes to these requirements can expand or restrict voting access, potentially influencing election outcomes and representation in the state legislature.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether the revised requirements expand voter access (lowering residency periods) or restrict it (raising residency periods), affecting different constituencies differently
  • Whether changes align with federal voting rights standards and constitutional protections
  • The practical implementation challenges for county election officials administering new residency verification procedures

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

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