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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