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 Amending Section 12-6-1120, Relating To Modifications Of Gross Income, So As To Exclude Income Derived From The Receipt, Sale, Exchange, Or Otherwise Disposal Of Digital Assets Such As Cryptocurrency.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-6-1120, Relating To Modifications Of Gross Income, So As To Exclude Income Derived From The Receipt, Sale, Exchange, Or Otherwise Disposal Of Digital Assets Such As Cryptocurrency.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 68 To Title 59 So As To Enact The "south Carolina School Bus Privatization Act Of 2025," Including Provisions To Provide That The State Of South Carolina Shall Not Own, Purchase, Or Acquire Additional School Buses On Or After July 1, 2029, And Its Present Fleet Of School Buses Be Sold Or Disposed Of On A Phased-in Basis Beginning In 2026, To Provide That Beginning With The 2026-2027 School Year, School Districts On A Phased-in Basis Individually Or Together With Other Districts Shall Provide School Transportation Services Or By Contract May Engage A Private Entity To Provide School Transportation Services With The Private Entity Providing All School Buses, Personnel To Operate, And Auxiliary Services, And To Provide For Terms, Conditions, Procedures, And Requirements Applicable To The Provision Of These Services, To Provide That State School Bus Maintenance Facilities, On A Phased-in Basis Beginning In 2026, Shall Be Leased Or Sold To School Districts Or Private School Transportation Providers Or In The Absence Of A Sale Or Lease Closed, To Establish A "school Transportation Reimbursement Fund" Consisting Of Specified Funds Which Must Be Used To Reimburse School Districts For The Cost Of School Transportation Services On A Formula Basis And To Increase Teacher Salaries From Savings Resulting From Privatization, And To Provide For The Liability Insurance Requirements Applicable To Private Entities Providing School Transportation Services And For School Bus, Driver, Passenger, And Equipment Requirements In Regard To These Services; By Amending Section 59-67-460, Relating To Contracts By School Districts For Transportation Services With Private Contractors, So As To Provide That A School District Or A Group Of School Districts Is Authorized By Contract To Have Their School Transportation Services Provided By A Private Entity Which Furnishes Its Own Buses, Personnel, And Auxiliary Services Prior To The Required Implementation Date Of The District's Assumption Of Responsibility For All School Transportation Services In The District As Required By Chapter 68, Title 59; And By Repealing Section 59-67-460 Effective July 1, 2029, Relating To School Transportation Services When The Responsibility To Provide These Services Is Transferred Fully To The School Districts Of This State.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 68 To Title 59 So As To Enact The "south Carolina School Bus Privatization Act Of 2025," Including Provisions To Provide That The State Of South Carolina Shall Not Own, Purchase, Or Acquire Additional School Buses On Or After July 1, 2029, And Its Present Fleet Of School Buses Be Sold Or Disposed Of On A Phased-in Basis Beginning In 2026, To Provide That Beginning With The 2026-2027 School Year, School Districts On A Phased-in Basis Individually Or Together With Other Districts Shall Provide School Transportation Services Or By Contract May Engage A Private Entity To Provide School Transportation Services With The Private Entity Providing All School Buses, Personnel To Operate, And Auxiliary Services, And To Provide For Terms, Conditions, Procedures, And Requirements Applicable To The Provision Of These Services, To Provide That State School Bus Maintenance Facilities, On A Phased-in Basis Beginning In 2026, Shall Be Leased Or Sold To School Districts Or Private School Transportation Providers Or In The Absence Of A Sale Or Lease Closed, To Establish A "school Transportation Reimbursement Fund" Consisting Of Specified Funds Which Must Be Used To Reimburse School Districts For The Cost Of School Transportation Services On A Formula Basis And To Increase Teacher Salaries From Savings Resulting From Privatization, And To Provide For The Liability Insurance Requirements Applicable To Private Entities Providing School Transportation Services And For School Bus, Driver, Passenger, And Equipment Requirements In Regard To These Services; By Amending Section 59-67-460, Relating To Contracts By School Districts For Transportation Services With Private Contractors, So As To Provide That A School District Or A Group Of School Districts Is Authorized By Contract To Have Their School Transportation Services Provided By A Private Entity Which Furnishes Its Own Buses, Personnel, And Auxiliary Services Prior To The Required Implementation Date Of The District's Assumption Of Responsibility For All School Transportation Services In The District As Required By Chapter 68, Title 59; And By Repealing Section 59-67-460 Effective July 1, 2029, Relating To School Transportation Services When The Responsibility To Provide These Services Is Transferred Fully To The School Districts Of This State.
Recognize And Honor The T.l. Hanna High School Girls Golf Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Extraordinary Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2024 South Carolina Class Aaaaa Division Ii State Championship Title.
Recognize And Honor The T.l. Hanna High School Girls Golf Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Extraordinary Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2024 South Carolina Class Aaaaa Division Ii State Championship Title.
Direct The Judiciary Committee Of The House Of Representatives To Undertake An Immediate Inquiry As To Whether Or Not Under Section 1, Article Xv, Of The Constitution Of This State, The State Treasurer, Curtis Loftis, Should Be Impeached For Serious Misconduct In Office Including, But Not Limited To, Dereliction Of Duty And Breach Of The Public Trust And, If By Clear And Convincing Evidence Sufficient Grounds Are Found, To Report Articles Of Impeachment To The Floor Of The House Of Representatives.
Direct The Judiciary Committee Of The House Of Representatives To Undertake An Immediate Inquiry As To Whether Or Not Under Section 1, Article Xv, Of The Constitution Of This State, The State Treasurer, Curtis Loftis, Should Be Impeached For Serious Misconduct In Office Including, But Not Limited To, Dereliction Of Duty And Breach Of The Public Trust And, If By Clear And Convincing Evidence Sufficient Grounds Are Found, To Report Articles Of Impeachment To The Floor Of The House Of Representatives.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 12-6-511 So As To Eliminate The Imposition Of The Income Tax On Individuals, Estates, And Trusts; By Repealing Section 12-6-510 Relating To Tax Rates For Individuals, Estates, And Trusts; By Repealing Section 12-6-515 Relating To Income Tax Brackets; By Repealing Section 12-6-520 Relating To Annual Adjustments To Income Tax Brackets; And By Repealing Section 12-6-545 Relating To Income Tax Rates For Pass-through Trade And Business Income.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 12-6-511 So As To Eliminate The Imposition Of The Income Tax On Individuals, Estates, And Trusts; By Repealing Section 12-6-510 Relating To Tax Rates For Individuals, Estates, And Trusts; By Repealing Section 12-6-515 Relating To Income Tax Brackets; By Repealing Section 12-6-520 Relating To Annual Adjustments To Income Tax Brackets; And By Repealing Section 12-6-545 Relating To Income Tax Rates For Pass-through Trade And Business Income.
Extend The Privilege Of The Floor Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives To The Students And School Officials Of The South Carolina School For The Deaf And The Blind, At A Date And Time To Be Determined By The Speaker, To Recognize Them For A Demonstration Of Their Unique Accomplishments.
Extend The Privilege Of The Floor Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives To The Students And School Officials Of The South Carolina School For The Deaf And The Blind, At A Date And Time To Be Determined By The Speaker, To Recognize Them For A Demonstration Of Their Unique Accomplishments.
A Senate Resolution To Express Profound Sorrow Upon The Passing Of Charles "marshall" Cain And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
A Senate Resolution To Express Profound Sorrow Upon The Passing Of Charles "marshall" Cain And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Recognize And Honor Fairfield High School In Winnsboro And To Celebrate The School's Extraordinary Milestone Of Its Centennial Anniversary With The Alumni, Students, Teachers, And Administrators.
Recognize And Honor Fairfield High School In Winnsboro And To Celebrate The School's Extraordinary Milestone Of Its Centennial Anniversary With The Alumni, Students, Teachers, And Administrators.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Mattie Kennedy Barr Of Richland County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Large And Loving Family And Her Many Friends.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Mattie Kennedy Barr Of Richland County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Large And Loving Family And Her Many Friends.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate The Broome High School Girls Strength Team, Coaches, And School Officials On An Outstanding Season And To Honor Them For Winning The South Carolina Class 3a State Championship.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate The Broome High School Girls Strength Team, Coaches, And School Officials On An Outstanding Season And To Honor Them For Winning The South Carolina Class 3a State Championship.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Transparency And Integrity In Education Act" By Adding Article 5 To Chapter 29, Title 59 So As To Provide Necessary Definitions, To Provide Requirements Concerning Curriculum Content And School Employee Training Requirements, Among Other Things, To Provide Means For Addressing Violations, To Provide Related Requirements Of Local Education Agencies And The State Board Of Education, And To Prohibit Schools From Using, Making Available, Promoting, Or Providing Access To Pornographic Or Prohibited Materials; And By Amending Section 59-28-180, Relating To Parental Expectations In The Parental Involvement In Their Children's Education Act, So As To Provide Parents Are Expected To Be The Primary Source Of The Education Of Their Children Regarding Morals, Ethics, And Civic Responsibility, And To Provide A Parental Pledge Of Expectations Must Be Provided To Parents As Part Of The Registration And Enrollment Process.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Transparency And Integrity In Education Act" By Adding Article 5 To Chapter 29, Title 59 So As To Provide Necessary Definitions, To Provide Requirements Concerning Curriculum Content And School Employee Training Requirements, Among Other Things, To Provide Means For Addressing Violations, To Provide Related Requirements Of Local Education Agencies And The State Board Of Education, And To Prohibit Schools From Using, Making Available, Promoting, Or Providing Access To Pornographic Or Prohibited Materials; And By Amending Section 59-28-180, Relating To Parental Expectations In The Parental Involvement In Their Children's Education Act, So As To Provide Parents Are Expected To Be The Primary Source Of The Education Of Their Children Regarding Morals, Ethics, And Civic Responsibility, And To Provide A Parental Pledge Of Expectations Must Be Provided To Parents As Part Of The Registration And Enrollment Process.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-3-1910, Relating To License Plates For Handicapped Persons, So As To Provide The Department Of Motor Vehicles May Issue Handicapped License Plates To Autistic And Neurodivergent Persons.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-3-1910, Relating To License Plates For Handicapped Persons, So As To Provide The Department Of Motor Vehicles May Issue Handicapped License Plates To Autistic And Neurodivergent Persons.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-37-250, Relating To The Homestead Exemption For The Elderly And Disabled, So As To Require That A Person Be A Resident Of The State For At Least Five Years, Instead Of One Year, To Obtain The Exemption.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-37-250, Relating To The Homestead Exemption For The Elderly And Disabled, So As To Require That A Person Be A Resident Of The State For At Least Five Years, Instead Of One Year, To Obtain The Exemption.
Congratulate The T.l. Hanna High School Boys Golf Team And Coaches On Their Impressive Win Of The 2024 Class Aaaaa State Championship Title And To Salute Them On A Fabulous Season.
Congratulate The T.l. Hanna High School Boys Golf Team And Coaches On Their Impressive Win Of The 2024 Class Aaaaa State Championship Title And To Salute Them On A Fabulous Season.
A Senate Resolution To Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina Senate Upon The Passing Of Deaconess Louise Seawright Myers, 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 Deaconess Louise Seawright Myers, To Celebrate Her Life, And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Many Friends.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-3-25, Relating To Noncompliant County Boards Of Voter Registration And Elections, So As To Establish The Duties Of The State Election Commission Providing Support And Guidance To County Boards Regarding The Conduct Of Post-election Processes, And To Require The Commission To Intervene In Counties Post-election Processes When A Board's Noncompliance With Applicable Laws, Policies, Or Procedures Could Negatively Impact The Accuracy Of The Election Results Or The Ability To Timely Certify The Results.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-3-25, Relating To Noncompliant County Boards Of Voter Registration And Elections, So As To Establish The Duties Of The State Election Commission Providing Support And Guidance To County Boards Regarding The Conduct Of Post-election Processes, And To Require The Commission To Intervene In Counties Post-election Processes When A Board's Noncompliance With Applicable Laws, Policies, Or Procedures Could Negatively Impact The Accuracy Of The Election Results Or The Ability To Timely Certify The Results.
Recognize And Honor The Lucy Beckham High School Boys Volleyball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2024 South Carolina Class Aaaaa Division Ii State Championship Title.
Recognize And Honor The Lucy Beckham High School Boys Volleyball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2024 South Carolina Class Aaaaa Division Ii State Championship Title.
Recognize And Commend The Employees Of Mid-carolina Electric Cooperative For Their Unwavering Dedication And Outstanding Restoration Efforts Following The Devastating Impact Of Hurricane Helene In September 2024.
Recognize And Commend The Employees Of Mid-carolina Electric Cooperative For Their Unwavering Dedication And Outstanding Restoration Efforts Following The Devastating Impact Of Hurricane Helene In September 2024.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-36-2120, Relating To Exemptions From Sales Tax, So As To Provide For A Sales Tax Exemption For Breast Pumps.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-36-2120, Relating To Exemptions From Sales Tax, So As To Provide For A Sales Tax Exemption For Breast Pumps.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Willard Henry "buz" Leavitt Jr. Of Richland County 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 Willard Henry "buz" Leavitt Jr. Of Richland County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To His Large And Loving Family And His Many Friends.
Celebrate The North Central High School Volleyball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For A Superb Season And To Congratulate The Lady Knights On Netting The 2024 Class Aa State Championship Title.
Celebrate The North Central High School Volleyball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For A Superb Season And To Congratulate The Lady Knights On Netting The 2024 Class Aa State Championship Title.
Celebrate The Chapin High School Competitive Cheer Squad, Its Coaches, And School Officials For A Stellar Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2024 Class Aaaaa Division Ii State Championship Title.
Celebrate The Chapin High School Competitive Cheer Squad, Its Coaches, And School Officials For A Stellar Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2024 Class Aaaaa Division Ii State Championship Title.
Recognize And Honor Major Gladys Gaillard-mcbride (ret.) Of Chapin For Empowering Women And Girls Through Establishing The Sisterhood Of Mcdaniel's Pearls & Tea In The State Of South Carolina.
Recognize And Honor Major Gladys Gaillard-mcbride (ret.) Of Chapin For Empowering Women And Girls Through Establishing The Sisterhood Of Mcdaniel's Pearls & Tea In The State Of South Carolina.
Honor The Cambridge Academy Volleyball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For A Stellar Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2024 South Carolina Independent School Association Class 1a State Title.
Honor The Cambridge Academy Volleyball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For A Stellar Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2024 South Carolina Independent School Association Class 1a State Title.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-37-250, Relating To The Homestead Property Tax Exemption Allowed For Persons Who Are Over The Age Of Sixty-five Years, Disabled, Or Legally Blind, So As To Increase The Exemption Amount From The First Fifty Thousand Dollars To The First One Hundred Thousand Dollars Of The Fair Market Value Of The Homestead; And By Repealing Section 12-37-245 Relating To An Obsolete Reference To The Homestead Exemption.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-37-250, Relating To The Homestead Property Tax Exemption Allowed For Persons Who Are Over The Age Of Sixty-five Years, Disabled, Or Legally Blind, So As To Increase The Exemption Amount From The First Fifty Thousand Dollars To The First One Hundred Thousand Dollars Of The Fair Market Value Of The Homestead; And By Repealing Section 12-37-245 Relating To An Obsolete Reference To The Homestead Exemption.