South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 66: prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems.

In committee Last action January 26, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3 S.J. 7

Plain-language summary

SB 66 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems. Primary sponsor: John Carley (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Greg Blanc (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Tony Kayser (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3 S.J. 7.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Carley (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); Greg Blanc (Republican); and 4 more.