South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1185: require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot.

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: State Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0

Plain-language summary

HB 1185 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot. Primary sponsor: Logan Manhart (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): State Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Logan Manhart (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); Amber Hulse (Republican); Dylan Jordan (Republican).