Signed into LawFiled Apr 16, 2025
Sponsor: Shane Massey (R)
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Effective date 05/16/26
Jun 5, 2026
Summary
The bill formally adopts a 2024 voter‑approved amendment to the state constitution, stating that only United States citizens who are at least eighteen years old, reside in South Carolina, and are properly registered may vote. It codifies these qualifications for all eligible voters, reinforcing existing voting laws. The amendment takes effect on May 16, 2026.
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