PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota voters would be allowed to wear political clothing and buttons while casting their ballots under a bill set to be debated during the state’s upcoming legislative session.

The bill’s sponsors contend it’s a free speech issue, saying they’ve heard from people who have run into trouble at the polls while wearing political attire. Republican Rep. Drew Dennert, a sponsor, told The Associated Press this week that as long as people aren’t being disruptive, they should be able to wear their t-shirts and buttons, cast their votes and leave.