South CarolinaSouth Carolina Constitution ties voting to citizenship, age, and registration
The rule applies to people seeking to vote in South Carolina and requires U.S. and state citizenship, age 18 or older, and proper registration.
What it does
South Carolina’s Constitution says a person may vote only if they are a U.S. and South Carolina citizen, are at least 18, and are properly registered.
Argument forA clear rule for age, citizenship, and registration may help voters and election officials understand who can vote.
Argument againstPeople who do not meet the citizenship, age, or registration rules could be kept from voting, even if they want to take part.
More detail
South Carolina's Constitution says a person may vote only if they meet the listed qualifications. This rule applies to people seeking to vote in South Carolina. A person must be a citizen of the United States and South Carolina, at least 18 years old, and properly registered. The ratified amendment took effect May 16, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 5Effective date 05/16/26Latest
- Jun 3Act No. 245
- Jun 3No signature required
- May 14Ratified R 143
- May 6Read third time and enrolledTo Governor
- May 5Roll call Yeas-106 Nays-6
- Vote recorded Passage of Bill. Result: pass.Lower
- May 5Read second timeMinor
- Apr 30Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-5-26
- Apr 29Committee report: Favorable with amendment JudiciaryMinor
- 2025
- Apr 30Referred to Committee on JudiciaryMinor
- Apr 30Introduced and read first timeMinor
- Apr 29Read third time and sent to HousePassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 24Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0
- Vote recorded 2nd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 24Read second timeMinor
- Apr 16Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without referenceIntroduced
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