South Carolina
126th General Assembly·3,889 bills·Adjourned May 7, 2026
Track legislation moving through South Carolina. Browse 3,889 bills and resolutions during the 126th General Assembly, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
Bills
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 40-7-15 So As To Provide Licensure To Practice Barbering Is Voluntary, And To Provide For The Authority And Limitations Of Licensed And Unlicensed Barbers; By Amending Section 40-7-20, Relating To Definitions Concerning Barbers And Barbering, So As To Define The Term "registered Barber"; By Amending Section 40-7-200, Relating To Practicing Barbering In Violation Of The Chapter, So As To Provide It Is Unlawful For A Person To Falsely Represent Himself As A Licensed Or Registered Barber Or To Otherwise Violate Certain Statutory Provisions Applicable To Licensed Barbers; By Amending Section 40-7-290, Relating To Requirements For Barbers Who Train Students, So As To Provide Only Registered Barbers May Supervise And Train Students In Registered Barber Schools; By Amending Section 40-7-320, Relating To The Requirement That Barbershops Be Registered And The Mandatory Posting Of Inspection Ratings And Regulations In Barbershops And Barber Schools, So As To Provide Related Statutory Requirements And Regulations Apply Regardless Of Whether Individuals Who Own, Operate, Or Practice Within A Barbershop Are Licensed Barbers, And To Provide A Person May Own, Operate, Or Work In A Registered Barbershop Without Being A Registered Barber; And By Repealing Section 40-7-30 Relating To The Requirement Of Licensure To Be A Barber Or Practice Barbering.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 40-7-15 So As To Provide Licensure To Practice Barbering Is Voluntary, And To Provide For The Authority And Limitations Of Licensed And Unlicensed Barbers; By Amending Section 40-7-20, Relating To Definitions Concerning Barbers And Barbering, So As To Define The Term "registered Barber"; By Amending Section 40-7-200, Relating To Practicing Barbering In Violation Of The Chapter, So As To Provide It Is Unlawful For A Person To Falsely Represent Himself As A Licensed Or Registered Barber Or To Otherwise Violate Certain Statutory Provisions Applicable To Licensed Barbers; By Amending Section 40-7-290, Relating To Requirements For Barbers Who Train Students, So As To Provide Only Registered Barbers May Supervise And Train Students In Registered Barber Schools; By Amending Section 40-7-320, Relating To The Requirement That Barbershops Be Registered And The Mandatory Posting Of Inspection Ratings And Regulations In Barbershops And Barber Schools, So As To Provide Related Statutory Requirements And Regulations Apply Regardless Of Whether Individuals Who Own, Operate, Or Practice Within A Barbershop Are Licensed Barbers, And To Provide A Person May Own, Operate, Or Work In A Registered Barbershop Without Being A Registered Barber; And By Repealing Section 40-7-30 Relating To The Requirement Of Licensure To Be A Barber Or Practice Barbering.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Robert Stewart Bond And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To His Large And Loving Family And His Many Friends.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Robert Stewart Bond And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To His Large And Loving Family And His Many Friends.
Request The Department Of Transportation Name A Portion Of Charlotte Avenue In The City Of Rock Hill In York County From The Intersection Of Mcdow Drive To Its Intersection With North Avenue "officer Steven Wayne Jordan Memorial Street" And Erect Appropriate Signs Or Markers At This Location Containing These Words.
Request The Department Of Transportation Name A Portion Of Charlotte Avenue In The City Of Rock Hill In York County From The Intersection Of Mcdow Drive To Its Intersection With North Avenue "officer Steven Wayne Jordan Memorial Street" And Erect Appropriate Signs Or Markers At This Location Containing These Words.
Recognize And Honor Marion (morris) Anderson Of St. Matthews For His Many Years Of Service To The People Of Calhoun County, Most Particularly The Citizens Of St. Matthews, And To Extend Best Wishes For Much Success In All His Future Endeavors.
Recognize And Honor Marion (morris) Anderson Of St. Matthews For His Many Years Of Service To The People Of Calhoun County, Most Particularly The Citizens Of St. Matthews, And To Extend Best Wishes For Much Success In All His Future Endeavors.
Congratulate The Honorable Philip Edward "brave" Davis, K.c., On His Re-election As Prime Minister Of The Bahamas And To Wish Him Continued Success In All His Future Endeavors.
Congratulate The Honorable Philip Edward "brave" Davis, K.c., On His Re-election As Prime Minister Of The Bahamas And To Wish Him Continued Success In All His Future Endeavors.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "educator Safety And Classroom Authority Act Of 2026" By Adding Article 6 To Chapter 63, Title 59, So As To Provide For Educator Safety And Classroom Authority, To Define Necessary Terms, To Establish The Authority Of Educators In Classroom Management And Student Discipline, To Provide Procedures For Student Referral, Removal, And Administrative Response, To Provide Protections For Educators, Administrators, And Staff, To Require Certain Actions By The State Board Of Education, And To Provide For Implementation By School Districts.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "educator Safety And Classroom Authority Act Of 2026" By Adding Article 6 To Chapter 63, Title 59, So As To Provide For Educator Safety And Classroom Authority, To Define Necessary Terms, To Establish The Authority Of Educators In Classroom Management And Student Discipline, To Provide Procedures For Student Referral, Removal, And Administrative Response, To Provide Protections For Educators, Administrators, And Staff, To Require Certain Actions By The State Board Of Education, And To Provide For Implementation By School Districts.
Amend Act 813 Of 1946, As Amended, Relating To The Creation Of The Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Commission So As To Change The Composition Of The Commission.
Amend Act 813 Of 1946, As Amended, Relating To The Creation Of The Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Commission So As To Change The Composition Of The Commission.
Recognize And Honor Kathy Hill For More Than Thirty-five Years Of Dedicated Public Service To The State Of South Carolina And The City And County Of Spartanburg, And To Commend Her For Her Exemplary Civic Leadership And Enduring Contributions To Her Community.
Recognize And Honor Kathy Hill For More Than Thirty-five Years Of Dedicated Public Service To The State Of South Carolina And The City And County Of Spartanburg, And To Commend Her For Her Exemplary Civic Leadership And Enduring Contributions To Her Community.
Provide That, Pursuant To Section 9, Article Iii Of The Constitution Of This State, 1895, When The Respective Houses Of The General Assembly Adjourn On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Not Later Than 5:00 P.m., Each House Shall Stand In Recess Subject To The Call Of The President Of The Senate For The Senate And The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives For The House Of Representatives At Times They Consider Appropriate For Their Respective Bodies To Meet For The Consideration Of Certain Specified Matters; And To Provide That When The Respective Houses Of The General Assembly Adjourn Not Later Than Sunday, November 8, 2026, The General Assembly Shall Stand Adjourned Sine Die.
Provide That, Pursuant To Section 9, Article Iii Of The Constitution Of This State, 1895, When The Respective Houses Of The General Assembly Adjourn On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Not Later Than 5:00 P.m., Each House Shall Stand In Recess Subject To The Call Of The President Of The Senate For The Senate And The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives For The House Of Representatives At Times They Consider Appropriate For Their Respective Bodies To Meet For The Consideration Of Certain Specified Matters; And To Provide That When The Respective Houses Of The General Assembly Adjourn Not Later Than Sunday, November 8, 2026, The General Assembly Shall Stand Adjourned Sine Die.
Declare November 2026 As "lung Cancer Awareness Month" In The State Of South Carolina.
Declare November 2026 As "lung Cancer Awareness Month" In The State Of South Carolina.
Declare May 17-23, 2026, As "emergency Medical Services Week" In South Carolina And To Recognize The Essential Contributions Of Emergency Medical Services Professionals.
Declare May 17-23, 2026, As "emergency Medical Services Week" In South Carolina And To Recognize The Essential Contributions Of Emergency Medical Services Professionals.
Congratulate The Lancaster Police Department For Being Awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation By The Commission On Accreditation For Law Enforcement Agencies Inc.
Congratulate The Lancaster Police Department For Being Awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation By The Commission On Accreditation For Law Enforcement Agencies Inc.
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Saluda Street In The City Of Rock Hill In York County From The Intersection Of Johnston Street To Albright Road "officer Robert Morris Mcfadden Memorial Street" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs At This Location Containing These Words.
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Saluda Street In The City Of Rock Hill In York County From The Intersection Of Johnston Street To Albright Road "officer Robert Morris Mcfadden Memorial Street" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs At This Location Containing These Words.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 40-7-230, Relating To Requirements For Licensure As A Barber, So As To Remove The Apprenticeship Requirement.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 40-7-230, Relating To Requirements For Licensure As A Barber, So As To Remove The Apprenticeship Requirement.
Honor And Recognize James T. Ham For His Many Years Of Distinguished Service To The United States Federal Service And His Unwavering Dedication To His Community.
Honor And Recognize James T. Ham For His Many Years Of Distinguished Service To The United States Federal Service And His Unwavering Dedication To His Community.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-150-420 So As To Provide That Lottery Retailers May Use Certain Lottery Ticket Vending Machines; And By Amending Section 12-21-2710, Relating To Types Of Machines And Devices Prohibited By Law, So As To Provide For An Exception.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-150-420 So As To Provide That Lottery Retailers May Use Certain Lottery Ticket Vending Machines; And By Amending Section 12-21-2710, Relating To Types Of Machines And Devices Prohibited By Law, So As To Provide For An Exception.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 61-2-100, Relating To The Persons Entitled To Be Licensees Or Permittees, So As To Add Performing Arts And Convention Complexes; By Amending Section 61-4-515, Relating To The Permit For Purchase And Sale For On-premises Consumption, So As To Add Performing Arts And Convention Complexes; And By Amending Section 61-6-2016, Relating To The Biennial License For Purchase And Sale For On-premises Consumption, So As To Add Performing Arts And Convention Complexes.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 61-2-100, Relating To The Persons Entitled To Be Licensees Or Permittees, So As To Add Performing Arts And Convention Complexes; By Amending Section 61-4-515, Relating To The Permit For Purchase And Sale For On-premises Consumption, So As To Add Performing Arts And Convention Complexes; And By Amending Section 61-6-2016, Relating To The Biennial License For Purchase And Sale For On-premises Consumption, So As To Add Performing Arts And Convention Complexes.
Recognize And Honor Sergeant Major John Wesley Fulton, Retired, Of Clarendon County And To Express Gratitude For His Dedication To The Manning Community.
Recognize And Honor Sergeant Major John Wesley Fulton, Retired, Of Clarendon County And To Express Gratitude For His Dedication To The Manning Community.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-1-485 So As To Establish A Statewide Workforce Readiness Goal; By Adding Section 59-29-245 So As To Provide Remediation In Courses In Literacy And Mathematics To High School Seniors Seeking Post-secondary Studies But Lacking Requisite Academic Preparation, To Provide This Coursework May Be Used To Meet High School Graduation Requirements, And To Provide Related Implementation Requirements Of The State Department Of Education, State Board Of Education, And The State Technical College System; By Adding Section 59-39-105 So As To Provide High School Seniors Shall Complete And Submit A Free Application For Federal Student Aid Before Graduating From High School, To Provide Exemptions, To Provide Related Requirements For The Implementation Of These Provisions, And To Make These Provisions Applicable Beginning With The 2026-2027 School Year; By Amending Section 59-26-35, Relating To Educator Preparation Program Evaluations And The South Carolina Educator Preparation Report Card, So As To Transfer Primary Responsibility For Conducting These Evaluations And Producing This Report Card To The State Department Of Education, Among Other Things; And By Adding Section 41-1-140 So As To Provide The Department Of Employment And Workforce Shall Maintain And Provide Free Online Access To Information Regarding The Economic Value Of College Majors, Among Other Things.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-1-485 So As To Establish A Statewide Workforce Readiness Goal; By Adding Section 59-29-245 So As To Provide Remediation In Courses In Literacy And Mathematics To High School Seniors Seeking Post-secondary Studies But Lacking Requisite Academic Preparation, To Provide This Coursework May Be Used To Meet High School Graduation Requirements, And To Provide Related Implementation Requirements Of The State Department Of Education, State Board Of Education, And The State Technical College System; By Adding Section 59-39-105 So As To Provide High School Seniors Shall Complete And Submit A Free Application For Federal Student Aid Before Graduating From High School, To Provide Exemptions, To Provide Related Requirements For The Implementation Of These Provisions, And To Make These Provisions Applicable Beginning With The 2026-2027 School Year; By Amending Section 59-26-35, Relating To Educator Preparation Program Evaluations And The South Carolina Educator Preparation Report Card, So As To Transfer Primary Responsibility For Conducting These Evaluations And Producing This Report Card To The State Department Of Education, Among Other Things; And By Adding Section 41-1-140 So As To Provide The Department Of Employment And Workforce Shall Maintain And Provide Free Online Access To Information Regarding The Economic Value Of College Majors, Among Other Things.
Recognize And Honor Grant Hunter For His Dedicated Service As A House Page Since 2024 And To Congratulate Him On Being Named Head Page For The Current Legislative Session.
Recognize And Honor Grant Hunter For His Dedicated Service As A House Page Since 2024 And To Congratulate Him On Being Named Head Page For The Current Legislative Session.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 64 To Title 59 So As To Enact The "interstate Teacher Mobility Compact," To Provide The State Of South Carolina Hereby Enters The Compact With Any And All States Legally Joining Therein According To The Terms Of The Compact, And To Adopt The Terms Of The Compact In Its Substantial Form.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 64 To Title 59 So As To Enact The "interstate Teacher Mobility Compact," To Provide The State Of South Carolina Hereby Enters The Compact With Any And All States Legally Joining Therein According To The Terms Of The Compact, And To Adopt The Terms Of The Compact In Its Substantial Form.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize The South Carolina Insurance Association On The Occasion Of Its Fiftieth Anniversary And To Commend Its Longstanding Contributions To The State Of South Carolina.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize The South Carolina Insurance Association On The Occasion Of Its Fiftieth Anniversary And To Commend Its Longstanding Contributions To The State Of South Carolina.
Recognize And Honor Columbia Evangelical Church For Its Mission In South Carolina And To Congratulate Pastor Caleb Collins And The Congregation Upon The Seventy-fifth Anniversary Of Worship Of Their God And Ministry Locally And Around The World.
Recognize And Honor Columbia Evangelical Church For Its Mission In South Carolina And To Congratulate Pastor Caleb Collins And The Congregation Upon The Seventy-fifth Anniversary Of Worship Of Their God And Ministry Locally And Around The World.
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Johnston Street In The City Of Rock Hill In York County From The On Ramp To Dave Lyle Boulevard To South Wilson Street "officer Robert Gilmore Johnston Memorial Street" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs At This Location Containing These Words.
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Johnston Street In The City Of Rock Hill In York County From The On Ramp To Dave Lyle Boulevard To South Wilson Street "officer Robert Gilmore Johnston Memorial Street" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs At This Location Containing These Words.
Request That The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Cates Bay Highway From Its Intersection With Highway 134 To Its Intersection With Highway 804 In Horry County "bobby Long Martin Highway" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs At This Location Containing The Designation.
Request That The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Cates Bay Highway From Its Intersection With Highway 134 To Its Intersection With Highway 804 In Horry County "bobby Long Martin Highway" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs At This Location Containing The Designation.