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
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate James Denny Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement, To Commend Him For His Forty Years Of Dedicated Service, And To Wish Him Much Happiness And Fulfillment In The Years Ahead.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate James Denny Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement, To Commend Him For His Forty Years Of Dedicated Service, And To Wish Him Much Happiness And Fulfillment In The Years Ahead.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 56-5-830 So As To Authorize Local Governing Bodies To Adopt Ordinances For The Civil Enforcement Of Traffic Violations By Means Of Traffic-control Signal Monitoring Systems; By Amending Section 14-25-45, Relating To Powers, Duties, And Jurisdiction Of Municipal Courts, So As To Provide Municipal Courts Have Jurisdiction Over Certain Traffic-control Monitoring System Violations; By Amending Section 56-5-710, Relating To Powers Of Local Authorities, So As To Provide Local Authorities May Adopt Ordinances To Use Traffic-control Photographic Systems For Civil Enforcement Of Certain Traffic Laws; By Amending Section 56-5-970, Relating To Traffic-control Signal Legends, So As To Provide When Safe, Motor Vehicles Facing A Yellow Signal Must Slow Down Immediately; And By Amending Section 56-7-35, Relating To The Issuance Of Uniform Traffic Tickets For Violations Of Local Ordinances, Speeding, Or Disregarding Traffic Control Devices, So As To Provide Certain Citations Issued By Means Of Traffic-control Signal Monitoring Systems May Be Issued Based Upon Photographic Evidence.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 56-5-830 So As To Authorize Local Governing Bodies To Adopt Ordinances For The Civil Enforcement Of Traffic Violations By Means Of Traffic-control Signal Monitoring Systems; By Amending Section 14-25-45, Relating To Powers, Duties, And Jurisdiction Of Municipal Courts, So As To Provide Municipal Courts Have Jurisdiction Over Certain Traffic-control Monitoring System Violations; By Amending Section 56-5-710, Relating To Powers Of Local Authorities, So As To Provide Local Authorities May Adopt Ordinances To Use Traffic-control Photographic Systems For Civil Enforcement Of Certain Traffic Laws; By Amending Section 56-5-970, Relating To Traffic-control Signal Legends, So As To Provide When Safe, Motor Vehicles Facing A Yellow Signal Must Slow Down Immediately; And By Amending Section 56-7-35, Relating To The Issuance Of Uniform Traffic Tickets For Violations Of Local Ordinances, Speeding, Or Disregarding Traffic Control Devices, So As To Provide Certain Citations Issued By Means Of Traffic-control Signal Monitoring Systems May Be Issued Based Upon Photographic Evidence.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "safe Schools Act Of 2026" By Adding Article 6 To Chapter 63, Title 59, So As To Establish A Multijurisdictional School Safety Task Force, To Require School Districts To Develop Multihazard Emergency Operation Plans, To Provide For Certified School Safety Assessments And Required Live Drills, And To Provide Oversight And Technical Assistance By Sled, Among Other Things.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "safe Schools Act Of 2026" By Adding Article 6 To Chapter 63, Title 59, So As To Establish A Multijurisdictional School Safety Task Force, To Require School Districts To Develop Multihazard Emergency Operation Plans, To Provide For Certified School Safety Assessments And Required Live Drills, And To Provide Oversight And Technical Assistance By Sled, Among Other Things.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The Mt. Ariel Chapter Of The National Society Daughters Of The American Revolution And The Greenwood County Coalition America 250 For Their Joint Labors In Erecting A Historical Monument Honoring The Town Of Hodges.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The Mt. Ariel Chapter Of The National Society Daughters Of The American Revolution And The Greenwood County Coalition America 250 For Their Joint Labors In Erecting A Historical Monument Honoring The Town Of Hodges.
Recognize And Honor The Hammond School Boys Swim Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season, And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2025 South Carolina Independent School Association Division I Class 4a State Championship Title.
Recognize And Honor The Hammond School Boys Swim Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season, And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2025 South Carolina Independent School Association Division I Class 4a State Championship Title.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The May River High School Wrestling Team, Coaches, And School Officials On An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The South Carolina High School League Wrestling Aaaa State Championship.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The May River High School Wrestling Team, Coaches, And School Officials On An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The South Carolina High School League Wrestling Aaaa State Championship.
Congratulate Lee County First Steps On Its 2026 Annual Early Learning Summit And Literacy Program Sponsorship Gala, To Be Held On May 7, 2026.
Congratulate Lee County First Steps On Its 2026 Annual Early Learning Summit And Literacy Program Sponsorship Gala, To Be Held On May 7, 2026.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 8-13-100, Relating To Definitions Concerning State Ethics Laws, So As To Provide That The Head Of Each Certified Political Party Is Subject To The State's Ethics Laws; By Amending Section 8-13-1300, Relating To Definitions Concerning Campaign Practices, So As To Provide That The Head Of Each Political Party Is Subject To The State's Campaign Practices Laws; And By Amending Section 2-17-10, Relating To Definitions Concerning Lobbyists And Lobbying, So As To Provide That Certified Political Parties Are Lobbyist's Principals And Subject To The State's Lobbyists And Lobbying Laws, And To Provide That Those Acting On Behalf Of Certified Political Parties That Engage In Lobbying Activities Are Lobbyists Subject To The State's Lobbyists And Lobbying Laws.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 8-13-100, Relating To Definitions Concerning State Ethics Laws, So As To Provide That The Head Of Each Certified Political Party Is Subject To The State's Ethics Laws; By Amending Section 8-13-1300, Relating To Definitions Concerning Campaign Practices, So As To Provide That The Head Of Each Political Party Is Subject To The State's Campaign Practices Laws; And By Amending Section 2-17-10, Relating To Definitions Concerning Lobbyists And Lobbying, So As To Provide That Certified Political Parties Are Lobbyist's Principals And Subject To The State's Lobbyists And Lobbying Laws, And To Provide That Those Acting On Behalf Of Certified Political Parties That Engage In Lobbying Activities Are Lobbyists Subject To The State's Lobbyists And Lobbying Laws.
Recognize And Honor Green Energy Biofuel Llc For Its Exceptional Contributions To The State Of South Carolina In Advancing Sustainable Waste Management, Economic Development, And Environmental Stewardship, And To Commend The Company For Its Continued Growth And Leadership In The Renewable Energy Supply Chain.
Recognize And Honor Green Energy Biofuel Llc For Its Exceptional Contributions To The State Of South Carolina In Advancing Sustainable Waste Management, Economic Development, And Environmental Stewardship, And To Commend The Company For Its Continued Growth And Leadership In The Renewable Energy Supply Chain.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 40-19-250, Relating To Continuing Education Hours Required For Licensees Of The Board Of Funeral Examiners, So As To Revise Physical Attendance Requirements For Continuing Education Instruction, To Provide An Exception, And To Define "physical Attendance." - Ratified Title
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 40-19-250, Relating To Continuing Education Hours Required For Licensees Of The Board Of Funeral Examiners, So As To Revise Physical Attendance Requirements For Continuing Education Instruction, To Provide An Exception, And To Define "physical Attendance." - Ratified Title
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-7-110, Relating To Designation Of Voting Precincts In Beaufort County, So As To Redesignate The Map Number On Which These Precincts Are Delineated. - Ratified Title
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-7-110, Relating To Designation Of Voting Precincts In Beaufort County, So As To Redesignate The Map Number On Which These Precincts Are Delineated. - Ratified Title
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 50-9-920, Relating To Revenue From The Sale Of Individual Antlered Deer Tags, So As To Utilize The Revenue For The Coyote And Hog Management Program.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 50-9-920, Relating To Revenue From The Sale Of Individual Antlered Deer Tags, So As To Utilize The Revenue For The Coyote And Hog Management Program.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Jack Merritt Edwards On The Occasion Of His One Hundredth Birthday And To Wish Him A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Much Happiness In The Days Ahead.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Jack Merritt Edwards On The Occasion Of His One Hundredth Birthday And To Wish Him A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Much Happiness In The Days Ahead.
Recognize And Honor Belle Foster, A Freshman At Gray Collegiate Academy, For Her Outstanding Work As Miss Gray Collegiate's Teen And For Her Initiative, American Honey: Your Voice Matters.
Recognize And Honor Belle Foster, A Freshman At Gray Collegiate Academy, For Her Outstanding Work As Miss Gray Collegiate's Teen And For Her Initiative, American Honey: Your Voice Matters.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-7-40, Relating To Designation Of Voting Precincts In Aiken County, So As To Provide That If The Board Of Voter Registration And Elections Determines That A Precinct Contains No Suitable Location For A Polling Place, The Board, Upon Approval Of A Majority Of The County Legislative Delegation, May Locate The Polling Place Inside The County And Within Five Miles Of The Precinct's Boundaries; And By Amending Section 5-15-60, Relating To Municipalities Adopting Methods Of Nominating Candidates For And Determining Results Of Nonpartisan Elections, So As To Provide That Any Municipality Which Elects To Hold Partisan Municipal Elections Must Pay All Costs And Expenses Associated With The Conduct Of A Municipal Primary Election. - Ratified Title
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-7-40, Relating To Designation Of Voting Precincts In Aiken County, So As To Provide That If The Board Of Voter Registration And Elections Determines That A Precinct Contains No Suitable Location For A Polling Place, The Board, Upon Approval Of A Majority Of The County Legislative Delegation, May Locate The Polling Place Inside The County And Within Five Miles Of The Precinct's Boundaries; And By Amending Section 5-15-60, Relating To Municipalities Adopting Methods Of Nominating Candidates For And Determining Results Of Nonpartisan Elections, So As To Provide That Any Municipality Which Elects To Hold Partisan Municipal Elections Must Pay All Costs And Expenses Associated With The Conduct Of A Municipal Primary Election. - Ratified Title
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "senator Roger A. Nutt Act" By Amending Section 44-81-40, Relating To Rights Of Residents Of Long-term Care Facilities, So As To Provide That Residents May Designate Up To Three People Who Are Permitted To Visit The Resident In The Event That Access To The Facility Is Limited Or Prohibited Due To A Declared State Of Emergency Arising From A Disaster Or Public Health Emergency. - Ratified Title
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "senator Roger A. Nutt Act" By Amending Section 44-81-40, Relating To Rights Of Residents Of Long-term Care Facilities, So As To Provide That Residents May Designate Up To Three People Who Are Permitted To Visit The Resident In The Event That Access To The Facility Is Limited Or Prohibited Due To A Declared State Of Emergency Arising From A Disaster Or Public Health Emergency. - Ratified Title
Express The Sincere Sympathy Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Melody Isaizesica Peactrise Edwards Patten And To Honor Her Life And Legacy With Gratitude For Her Contributions To Her Community And This State.
Express The Sincere Sympathy Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Melody Isaizesica Peactrise Edwards Patten And To Honor Her Life And Legacy With Gratitude For Her Contributions To Her Community And This State.
Remember And Celebrate The Life Of Edwin Strauss Pearlstine Jr. Of Charleston County And To Honor His Remarkable Commitment To Philanthropy And Community.
Remember And Celebrate The Life Of Edwin Strauss Pearlstine Jr. Of Charleston County And To Honor His Remarkable Commitment To Philanthropy And Community.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Charlton Hardin Blanks Of Chester And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Charlton Hardin Blanks Of Chester And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Recognze And Honor Imani Sarai Jean, A Twelve-year-old Student From Orangeburg County, And To Congratulate Her On Her Success As A Motivational Speaker, A Published Author, And Role Model To Her Peers.
Recognze And Honor Imani Sarai Jean, A Twelve-year-old Student From Orangeburg County, And To Congratulate Her On Her Success As A Motivational Speaker, A Published Author, And Role Model To Her Peers.
Express Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Joyce Gardner Mcdonald, To Remember And Celebrate Her Life, And To Extend Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Her Many Friends.
Express Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Joyce Gardner Mcdonald, To Remember And Celebrate Her Life, And To Extend Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Her Many Friends.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 50-9-525, Relating To Hunting And Fishing Licenses Issued To Disabled Residents, So As To Provide License Applicants Must Be Certified By Certain Governmental Agencies As Being Totally And Permanently Disabled; And By Amending Section 50-9-920, Relating To The Sale Of Certain Hunting And Fishing Licenses, So As To Provide That Revenues From The Sale Of Antlered Deer Tags Shall Be Used To Administer The Coyote And Hog Management Program, And To Provide An Annual Report Must Be Filed With The General Assembly Regarding The Use Of These Funds.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 50-9-525, Relating To Hunting And Fishing Licenses Issued To Disabled Residents, So As To Provide License Applicants Must Be Certified By Certain Governmental Agencies As Being Totally And Permanently Disabled; And By Amending Section 50-9-920, Relating To The Sale Of Certain Hunting And Fishing Licenses, So As To Provide That Revenues From The Sale Of Antlered Deer Tags Shall Be Used To Administer The Coyote And Hog Management Program, And To Provide An Annual Report Must Be Filed With The General Assembly Regarding The Use Of These Funds.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 46-55-5 So As To Provide The Purpose Of This Chapter Is To Encourage The Lawful Cultivation, Harvesting, And Manufacturing Of Hemp; By Amending Section 46-55-10, Relating To Industrial Hemp Cultivation Terms And Definitions, So As To Provide Additional Terms And Their Definitions, And To Revise The Definitions Of Existing Terms; And By Adding Sections 46-55-70, 46-55-80, And 46-55-90 So As To Regulate The Distribution And Sale Of Consumable Hemp, To Provide The Provisions Of This Chapter May Not Be Construed To Limit Interstate Commerce, Or To Prohibit The Lawful Possession, Manufacture, Sale, Or Distribution Of Certain Cbd Products, And To Provide Penalties.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 46-55-5 So As To Provide The Purpose Of This Chapter Is To Encourage The Lawful Cultivation, Harvesting, And Manufacturing Of Hemp; By Amending Section 46-55-10, Relating To Industrial Hemp Cultivation Terms And Definitions, So As To Provide Additional Terms And Their Definitions, And To Revise The Definitions Of Existing Terms; And By Adding Sections 46-55-70, 46-55-80, And 46-55-90 So As To Regulate The Distribution And Sale Of Consumable Hemp, To Provide The Provisions Of This Chapter May Not Be Construed To Limit Interstate Commerce, Or To Prohibit The Lawful Possession, Manufacture, Sale, Or Distribution Of Certain Cbd Products, And To Provide Penalties.
Require The South Carolina Department Of Environmental Services To Develop, In Collaboration With The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Comprehensive Pfas Guidelines That, At Minimum, Establish Science-based Thresholds For Safe And Dangerous Levels Of Pfas Compounds In Drinking Water, Surface Water, Groundwater, And Soil; And For Other Purposes.
Require The South Carolina Department Of Environmental Services To Develop, In Collaboration With The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Comprehensive Pfas Guidelines That, At Minimum, Establish Science-based Thresholds For Safe And Dangerous Levels Of Pfas Compounds In Drinking Water, Surface Water, Groundwater, And Soil; And For Other Purposes.
Honor And Congratulate Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church Of West Columbia On The Occasion Of Its 225th Anniversary And Extend Heartfelt Best Wishes For Continued Christian Ministry And Service In The Future.
Honor And Congratulate Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church Of West Columbia On The Occasion Of Its 225th Anniversary And Extend Heartfelt Best Wishes For Continued Christian Ministry And Service In The Future.