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SB 177·SD·senate

clarify the requirements for marking an optical scan ballot.

Signed into LawFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Blanc
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Signed by the Governor

Mar 12, 2026

Summary

The bill amends state law so that anyone filling out an optical‑scan ballot must use a black‑ink ballpoint pen, not a pencil or other marker. It applies to all voters using that voting method and is intended to improve ballot readability and election accuracy.

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