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HB 1185

South Dakota House•Introduced

Summary

HB 1185, “Require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot”, was introduced in the House on Jan 29, 2026 by Rep. Logan Manhart (R) with 3 co-sponsors. It last saw action on Feb 4, 2026: State Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.

Record

Text

HB 1185 has 3 co-sponsors and 1 roll call.

hb1185/introduced.txt
 26.918.14  101st Legislative Session  1185
                                         2026 South Dakota Legislature
                                                 House Bill 1185
 Introduced by: Representative Manhart
 An Act to require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical
scan ballot.
 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
 Section 1. That § 12-18-16.1 be AMENDED:
12-18-16.1. If an optical scan ballot is used, the voter may use a pencil or other
    marking instrument provided must use a black ink ballpoint pen to mark the voter's choice
    on the ballot.
                                                                             Underscores indicate new language.
                                                                           Overstrikes indicate deleted language.

Require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot.

Sponsors

Rep. Logan Manhart (R) sponsors HB 1185, and 3 members have co-sponsored it.

Committees

HB 1185 went before 1 committee: State Affairs.

State Affairs
State Affairs
Referred to · Jan 29, 2026

History

HB 1185 has taken 3 actions since Jan 29, 2026, the latest on Feb 4, 2026.

ChamberAction
Feb 4, 2026
House
Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
Feb 4, 2026
House
State Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Jan 29, 2026
House
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 179

Votes

HB 1185 went to 1 roll call in the House, the latest on Feb 4, 2026 at 12–0.

ChamberQuestion
Yea
Nay
Feb 4, 2026
House
Tabled
12
0

Source: sdlegislature.gov · legiscan.com