An Act to require an individual be a citizen of the United States before being eligible to vote and to provide a penalty therefor.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That § 12-3-1 be AMENDED:

12-3-1. Every person who, at the time of an election, maintains An individual may vote at an election in this state only if, at the time of the election, the individual:

(1) Is a citizen of the United States;

(2) Maintains residence in this state, will be as defined in § 12-1-4;

(3) Is at least eighteen years of age or older on or before the next election, is;

(4) Is not otherwise disqualified, and complies; and

(5) Complies with the law regarding the registration of voters, pursuant to chapter 12-4, may vote at any election in this state.

A violation of this section is a Class 5 felony.