Foster Care bill prohibits South Carolina foster parents from disclosing firearms in their home.

The South Carolina H4623 bill amends the state code to prohibit the Department of Social Services and child-placing agencies from requiring foster parents to disclose specific types of firearms present in their home or notify agencies of changes. Agencies cannot use such information for any purpose other than determining firearm presence. Violators face civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation, with the attorney general authorized to seek penalties and relief. Information on firearms in foster homes is confidential and exempt from the Freedom of Information Act.

Foster Care bill prohibits South Carolina foster parents from disclosing firearms in their home.

The South Carolina H4623 bill amends the state code to prohibit the Department of Social Services and child-placing agencies from requiring foster parents to disclose specific types of firearms present in their home or notify agencies of changes. Agencies cannot use such information for any purpose other than determining firearm presence. Violators face civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation, with the attorney general authorized to seek penalties and relief. Information on firearms in foster homes is confidential and exempt from the Freedom of Information Act.