SB215

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Provide for a pilot program for the implementation of a secured cryptographically end-to-end verifiable voting system in certain jurisdictions.

Senate BillSue Lucas-Peterson(R)Introduced Feb 4, 2026Last action Feb 23, 2026

South Dakota will create a pilot program allowing up to three election jurisdictions to test new voting technology that uses advanced encryption to verify votes are counted correctly, particularly for absentee and overseas voters. Local election officials and their governing bodies must approve participation and notify the secretary of state, which specific system they're using, and any state laws that conflict with the new technology. The secretary of state and attorney general will then review whether existing laws need to be changed to make the system work.

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Changes to Existing Law

This bill does not directly amend codified state law.

History (2)

Feb 23, 2026S
Senate Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor S.J. 356
Feb 4, 2026S
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 179

Sponsors (1)

Sue Lucas-Peterson

Prime sponsor · Sen

Dist. SD-013