HB 1185

South Dakota House of Representatives bill in Session 71.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 4, 2026.

require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot.

Bill ID SD-71-HB-1185
Session 71
Status in_committee
Committee House State Affairs
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-02-04
Elections / Voting
Summary

An Act to require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot.

Sponsor
Manhart, Logan
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-28 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-04 Status in_committee
2026-02-04 Latest Action Schedule for hearing
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