South Carolina H4615 prohibits entities hiring H-1B or OPT visa holders from receiving state economic development incentives.

South Carolina H4615 amends the state code to prevent entities hiring individuals with H-1B or Optional Practical Training (OPT) visas from receiving various state economic development incentives. These incentives include business tax credits, infrastructure credits, property rehabilitation and housing credits, conservation credits, energy conservation and alternative energy credits, sales tax exemptions, property tax exemptions, and fee in lieu of property tax agreements. The act takes effect on July 1, 2027.

South Carolina H4615 prohibits entities hiring H-1B or OPT visa holders from receiving state economic development incentives.

South Carolina H4615 amends the state code to prevent entities hiring individuals with H-1B or Optional Practical Training (OPT) visas from receiving various state economic development incentives. These incentives include business tax credits, infrastructure credits, property rehabilitation and housing credits, conservation credits, energy conservation and alternative energy credits, sales tax exemptions, property tax exemptions, and fee in lieu of property tax agreements. The act takes effect on July 1, 2027.