SB 176·SD·senate
amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Hulse
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Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-11
Mar 12, 2026
Summary
The bill changes South Dakota law so that ballots, pollbooks, and other election materials must be kept for 22 months after an election before they may be destroyed. It applies to municipal, non‑federal, federal, and school‑district elections, shifting the previous 60‑day rule to a much longer timeframe. The change aims to give more time for recounts, contests, or verification of election results.
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