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 16-15-390 So As To Create The Offense Of Obscene Visual Representations Of Child Sexual Abuse, Define Terms, And Establish Penalties; By Amending Section 23-3-430, Relating To The Sex Offender Registry, So As To Add The Offense Of Obscene Visual Representations Of Child Sexual Abuse To The Sex Offender Registry; And By Amending Section 23-3-462, Relating To The Termination Of Sex Offender Registration Requirements, So As To Clarify When An Offender May File A Request For Termination Of The Requirement.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 16-15-390 So As To Create The Offense Of Obscene Visual Representations Of Child Sexual Abuse, Define Terms, And Establish Penalties; By Amending Section 23-3-430, Relating To The Sex Offender Registry, So As To Add The Offense Of Obscene Visual Representations Of Child Sexual Abuse To The Sex Offender Registry; And By Amending Section 23-3-462, Relating To The Termination Of Sex Offender Registration Requirements, So As To Clarify When An Offender May File A Request For Termination Of The Requirement.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 56-5-2790 So As To Make A Vehicle Owner Or Operator Liable To The Department Of Education For A Violation Of Section 56-5-2770; By Adding Section 59-67-235 So As To Require The Operator Of A School Bus To Notify The Departmnet Of Education If A Vehicle Does Not Stop When The Driver Had Amber Signals Actuated; And By Amending Section 56-3-1335, Relating To The Suspension Of A Vehicle's Registration For Failure To A Pay Toll, So As To Provide That The Deparment Of Motor Vehicles Shall Suspend A Vehicle Registration For An Outstanding Judgment For Passing A School Bus.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 56-5-2790 So As To Make A Vehicle Owner Or Operator Liable To The Department Of Education For A Violation Of Section 56-5-2770; By Adding Section 59-67-235 So As To Require The Operator Of A School Bus To Notify The Departmnet Of Education If A Vehicle Does Not Stop When The Driver Had Amber Signals Actuated; And By Amending Section 56-3-1335, Relating To The Suspension Of A Vehicle's Registration For Failure To A Pay Toll, So As To Provide That The Deparment Of Motor Vehicles Shall Suspend A Vehicle Registration For An Outstanding Judgment For Passing A School Bus.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-18-130 So As To Provide Students Found To Be English Language Learners Are Entitled To Take Certain Assessments In Their Native Language And May Not Be Required To Take English/language Arts Assessments Otherwise Required Under The Education Accountability Act; And By Amending Section 1-1-698, Relating To Exceptions To The Prohibition Against Use Of Languages Other Than English, So As To Make A Conforming Change.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-18-130 So As To Provide Students Found To Be English Language Learners Are Entitled To Take Certain Assessments In Their Native Language And May Not Be Required To Take English/language Arts Assessments Otherwise Required Under The Education Accountability Act; And By Amending Section 1-1-698, Relating To Exceptions To The Prohibition Against Use Of Languages Other Than English, So As To Make A Conforming Change.
An Amendment To Article I Of The Constitution Of South Carolina, Relating To The Declaration Of Rights Under The State's Constitution, By Adding Section 26 So As To Provide That Every Individual Has A Fundamental Right To Healthcare Provided And Paid For By The State Of South Carolina.
An Amendment To Article I Of The Constitution Of South Carolina, Relating To The Declaration Of Rights Under The State's Constitution, By Adding Section 26 So As To Provide That Every Individual Has A Fundamental Right To Healthcare Provided And Paid For By The State Of South Carolina.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 38-77-140, Relating To Bodily Injury And Property Damage Limits, So As To Increase Limits From Twenty-five Thousand Dollars To Thirty Thousand Dollars.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 38-77-140, Relating To Bodily Injury And Property Damage Limits, So As To Increase Limits From Twenty-five Thousand Dollars To Thirty Thousand Dollars.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 15-78-120, Relating To Limitations On Liability, So As To Increase The Limits.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 15-78-120, Relating To Limitations On Liability, So As To Increase The Limits.
Congratulate American Honda Motor Co. Inc. South Carolina Manufacturing Division For Producing The Product That Won The 2024 Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina Contest By The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance.
Congratulate American Honda Motor Co. Inc. South Carolina Manufacturing Division For Producing The Product That Won The 2024 Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina Contest By The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance.
Approve Regulations Of The Department Of Labor, Licensing And Regulation - Board Of Examiners For Licensure Of Professional Counselors, Marriage And Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors And Psycho-educational Specialists, Relating To Board Of Examiners For Licensure Of Professional Counselors, Marriage And Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors And Psycho-educational Specialists, Designated As Regulation Document Number 5334, Pursuant To The Provisions Of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 Of The South Carolina Code Of Laws.
Approve Regulations Of The Department Of Labor, Licensing And Regulation - Board Of Examiners For Licensure Of Professional Counselors, Marriage And Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors And Psycho-educational Specialists, Relating To Board Of Examiners For Licensure Of Professional Counselors, Marriage And Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors And Psycho-educational Specialists, Designated As Regulation Document Number 5334, Pursuant To The Provisions Of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 Of The South Carolina Code Of Laws.
Congratulate Mildred Earline Roberts Of Travelers Rest On The Occasion Of Her 100th Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Much Happiness In The Days Ahead.
Congratulate Mildred Earline Roberts Of Travelers Rest On The Occasion Of Her 100th Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Much Happiness In The Days Ahead.
A Senate Resolution To Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina Senate Upon The Passing Of Grammy-award-nominated Entertainer And Columbia Native Angie Stone, To Celebrate Her Life, And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Many Friends.
A Senate Resolution To Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina Senate Upon The Passing Of Grammy-award-nominated Entertainer And Columbia Native Angie Stone, To Celebrate Her Life, And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Many Friends.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Dorothy Nelson Bonner Of Clarendon County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Her Many Friends.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Dorothy Nelson Bonner Of Clarendon County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Her Many Friends.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate American Honda Motor Co., Inc. South Carolina Manufacturing For Winning The 2024 Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina Contest.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate American Honda Motor Co., Inc. South Carolina Manufacturing For Winning The 2024 Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina Contest.
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Intersection Located At The Junction Of South Carolina Highway 187 And South Carolina Highway 29 In Anderson County "paul Robinson Earle Memorial Intersection" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs At This Intersection Containing This Designation.
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Intersection Located At The Junction Of South Carolina Highway 187 And South Carolina Highway 29 In Anderson County "paul Robinson Earle Memorial Intersection" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs At This Intersection Containing This Designation.
Applaud The D.w. Daniel High School Lions Pride Marching Band, Band Director, And School Officials For A Sensational Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2024 South Carolina Band Directors Association Class Aaa State Championship Title.
Applaud The D.w. Daniel High School Lions Pride Marching Band, Band Director, And School Officials For A Sensational Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2024 South Carolina Band Directors Association Class Aaa State Championship Title.
Encourage All South Carolinians To Increase Their Awareness Of And Gain Prevention Education On The Signs Of Topical Steroid Dependence And The Risks Associated With Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome And To Declare February 3, 2026, As Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day In South Carolina.
Encourage All South Carolinians To Increase Their Awareness Of And Gain Prevention Education On The Signs Of Topical Steroid Dependence And The Risks Associated With Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome And To Declare February 3, 2026, As Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day In South Carolina.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-3-14950, Relating To The Issuance Of Special License Plates Reflective Of Campaign Medals For Service Members Who Participated In Certain Military Campaigns, So As To Add Afghanistan War Veterans Special License Plate.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-3-14950, Relating To The Issuance Of Special License Plates Reflective Of Campaign Medals For Service Members Who Participated In Certain Military Campaigns, So As To Add Afghanistan War Veterans Special License Plate.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 29-3-810 So As To Require An Application For A Rule To Show Cause In Certain Instances; And By Amending Section 27-30-130, Relating To The Enforceability Of A Homeowners Association's Governing Documents, So As To Provide That Certain Provisions In Governing Documents Of Homeowners Associations Must Comply With Certain Requirements.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 29-3-810 So As To Require An Application For A Rule To Show Cause In Certain Instances; And By Amending Section 27-30-130, Relating To The Enforceability Of A Homeowners Association's Governing Documents, So As To Provide That Certain Provisions In Governing Documents Of Homeowners Associations Must Comply With Certain Requirements.
Commend The Honorable Henry Edward Brown Jr. Of Hanahan For His Sixteen Years Of Committed Service To The Citizens Of House District 99 In Berkeley County, As Well As His Ten Years Of Faithful Service To The Citizens Of South Carolina's First District As A Member Of The U.s. House Of Representatives, And To Wish Him Continued Success And Fulfillment In All His Future Endeavors.
Commend The Honorable Henry Edward Brown Jr. Of Hanahan For His Sixteen Years Of Committed Service To The Citizens Of House District 99 In Berkeley County, As Well As His Ten Years Of Faithful Service To The Citizens Of South Carolina's First District As A Member Of The U.s. House Of Representatives, And To Wish Him Continued Success And Fulfillment In All His Future Endeavors.
Recognize And Honor The Members Of The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Of The Women's Army Corps And To Commend Them And Their Battalion For Their Outstanding Contributions To The United States Military During World War Ii.
Recognize And Honor The Members Of The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Of The Women's Army Corps And To Commend Them And Their Battalion For Their Outstanding Contributions To The United States Military During World War Ii.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 9-8-10, Relating To Retirement System For Judges And Solicitors Definitions, So As To Include The Attorney General Of This State In The Definition Of "solicitor"; And By Amending Section 9-8-40, Relating To Membership In The Retirement System For Judges And Solicitors, So As To Allow The Attorney General Serving On July 1, 2025, To Elect To Become A Member.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 9-8-10, Relating To Retirement System For Judges And Solicitors Definitions, So As To Include The Attorney General Of This State In The Definition Of "solicitor"; And By Amending Section 9-8-40, Relating To Membership In The Retirement System For Judges And Solicitors, So As To Allow The Attorney General Serving On July 1, 2025, To Elect To Become A Member.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize March 5, 2025, As "clemson Day" In South Carolina.
Congratulate And Honor Jeff Wilson, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After Forty-seven Years Of Outstanding Service To The State Of South Carolina, And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
Congratulate And Honor Jeff Wilson, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After Forty-seven Years Of Outstanding Service To The State Of South Carolina, And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 48-1-91 So As To Require Any Person Possessing An Npdes Permit Which Allows The Discharge Of Effluent Into State Waters To Post A Sign, To Provide For The Requirements Of That Sign, And To Establish Certain Exemptions And Circumstances To Waive The Requirements Of This Section.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 48-1-91 So As To Require Any Person Possessing An Npdes Permit Which Allows The Discharge Of Effluent Into State Waters To Post A Sign, To Provide For The Requirements Of That Sign, And To Establish Certain Exemptions And Circumstances To Waive The Requirements Of This Section.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 23-3-90 So As To Create The "sled Executive Protection Unit," To Provide Its Jurisdiction, And To Provide Penalties For Violations.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 23-3-90 So As To Create The "sled Executive Protection Unit," To Provide Its Jurisdiction, And To Provide Penalties For Violations.
Honor Dr. Keith Miller, President Of Greenville Technical College, On The Occasion Of His Retirement, To Extend Deep Appreciation For His Seventeen Years Of Distinguished Public Service To The State Of South Carolina, And To Offer Best Wishes For A Satisfying And Rewarding Retirement.
Honor Dr. Keith Miller, President Of Greenville Technical College, On The Occasion Of His Retirement, To Extend Deep Appreciation For His Seventeen Years Of Distinguished Public Service To The State Of South Carolina, And To Offer Best Wishes For A Satisfying And Rewarding Retirement.