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
Fix Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Immediately Following The State Of The Judiciary Address To Be Delivered By The Chief Justice In Joint Assembly In The Hall Of The House Of Representatives, As The Time For The Senate And House Of Representatives To Meet In Joint Assembly For The Purpose Of Electing One Member To The Board Of Visitors For The Citadel, To Fill The Term Of The At-large Member That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2029; For The Purpose Of Electing Members To The Board Of Trustees Of Coastal Carolina University To Fill The Term Of The Member For The First Congressional District, Seat 1, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Third Congressional District, Seat 3, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Fourth Congressional District, Seat 4, That Expired June 30, 2025, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2029, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Fifth Congressional District, Seat 5, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Seventh Congressional District, Seat 7, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 8, That Expired June 30, 2025, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2029, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 9, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 10, That Expired June 30, 2025, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2029, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 11, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 12, That Expired June 30, 2025, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2029, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 13, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 14, That Expired June 30, 2025, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2029, And To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 15, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027; For The Purpose Of Electing Members To The Board Of Trustees Of Lander University, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Fifth Congressional District, Seat 5, That Expired June 30, 2024, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2028, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 12, For A Term That Will Expire June 30, 2026, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 15, For A Term That Will Expire June 30, 2026; For The Purpose Of Electing Members To The Board Of Trustees Of The Medical University Of South Carolina To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Second Congressional District, Lay Member, That Expired June 30, 2024, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2028; For The Purpose Of Electing Members To The Board Of Trustees Of South Carolina State University To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 12, That Expired June 30, 2024, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2028; For The Purpose Of Electing Members To The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of South Carolina To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Second Judicial Circuit For A Term That Will Expire June 30, 2028, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Fourth Judicial Circuit, That Expired June 30, 2024, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2028, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Twelfth Judicial Circuit For A Term That Will Expire June 30, 2026, And To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, That Expired June 30, 2024, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2028; For The Purpose Of Electing Members To The Board Of Trustees Of Winthrop University To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Seventh Congressional District, Seat 7, That Expired June 30, 2024, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Expires June 30, 2030, And To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 10, For A Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027; And For The Purpose Of Electing Three At-large Members To The Board Of Trustees For The Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of New Terms That Will Expire June 30, 2027.
Fix Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Immediately Following The State Of The Judiciary Address To Be Delivered By The Chief Justice In Joint Assembly In The Hall Of The House Of Representatives, As The Time For The Senate And House Of Representatives To Meet In Joint Assembly For The Purpose Of Electing One Member To The Board Of Visitors For The Citadel, To Fill The Term Of The At-large Member That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2029; For The Purpose Of Electing Members To The Board Of Trustees Of Coastal Carolina University To Fill The Term Of The Member For The First Congressional District, Seat 1, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Third Congressional District, Seat 3, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Fourth Congressional District, Seat 4, That Expired June 30, 2025, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2029, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Fifth Congressional District, Seat 5, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Seventh Congressional District, Seat 7, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 8, That Expired June 30, 2025, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2029, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 9, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 10, That Expired June 30, 2025, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2029, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 11, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 12, That Expired June 30, 2025, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2029, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 13, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 14, That Expired June 30, 2025, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2029, And To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 15, That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027; For The Purpose Of Electing Members To The Board Of Trustees Of Lander University, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Fifth Congressional District, Seat 5, That Expired June 30, 2024, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2028, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 12, For A Term That Will Expire June 30, 2026, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 15, For A Term That Will Expire June 30, 2026; For The Purpose Of Electing Members To The Board Of Trustees Of The Medical University Of South Carolina To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Second Congressional District, Lay Member, That Expired June 30, 2024, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2028; For The Purpose Of Electing Members To The Board Of Trustees Of South Carolina State University To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 12, That Expired June 30, 2024, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2028; For The Purpose Of Electing Members To The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of South Carolina To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Second Judicial Circuit For A Term That Will Expire June 30, 2028, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Fourth Judicial Circuit, That Expired June 30, 2024, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2028, To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Twelfth Judicial Circuit For A Term That Will Expire June 30, 2026, And To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, That Expired June 30, 2024, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Will Expire June 30, 2028; For The Purpose Of Electing Members To The Board Of Trustees Of Winthrop University To Fill The Term Of The Member For The Seventh Congressional District, Seat 7, That Expired June 30, 2024, For The Remainder Of A New Term That Expires June 30, 2030, And To Fill The Term Of The Member For The At-large Seat 10, For A Term That Will Expire June 30, 2027; And For The Purpose Of Electing Three At-large Members To The Board Of Trustees For The Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School That Expired June 30, 2023, For The Remainder Of New Terms That Will Expire June 30, 2027.
Recognize And Honor The North Central High School Strength And Weightlifting Team, Coaches, And School Officials For A Stellar Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2026 South Carolina Class Aa State Championship Title.
Recognize And Honor The North Central High School Strength And Weightlifting Team, Coaches, And School Officials For A Stellar Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2026 South Carolina Class Aa State Championship Title.
Congratulate Lawson Cannon, Knowlton Carter, Wayde Ingram, And Rayvon Kersey, Students At Walker Gamble Elementary School, On Winning The 2026 Children's Book Challenge Sponsored By Santee Electric Cooperative And The Electric Cooperatives Of South Carolina.
Congratulate Lawson Cannon, Knowlton Carter, Wayde Ingram, And Rayvon Kersey, Students At Walker Gamble Elementary School, On Winning The 2026 Children's Book Challenge Sponsored By Santee Electric Cooperative And The Electric Cooperatives Of South Carolina.
Recognize And Honor Mj Collins Jr., A Native Of Clover, For His Outstanding Collegiate Basketball Achievements, His Representation Of The State Of South Carolina On A National Stage, And His Role As A Positive Ambassador For His Hometown, Community, And Family.
Recognize And Honor Mj Collins Jr., A Native Of Clover, For His Outstanding Collegiate Basketball Achievements, His Representation Of The State Of South Carolina On A National Stage, And His Role As A Positive Ambassador For His Hometown, Community, And Family.
Recognize And Honor Stella Grace Burroughs, A Student At The Fairfield Magnet School For Math And Science, And To Congratulate Her For Being The State Winner Of The 2026 South Carolina Children's Book Challenge.
Recognize And Honor Stella Grace Burroughs, A Student At The Fairfield Magnet School For Math And Science, And To Congratulate Her For Being The State Winner Of The 2026 South Carolina Children's Book Challenge.
Recognize And Commend Alaysha Maple For Being Named The 2025 Daily Journalist Of The Year By The South Carolina Press Association.
Recognize And Commend Alaysha Maple For Being Named The 2025 Daily Journalist Of The Year By The South Carolina Press Association.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor Jim Fitch Upon The Occasion Of His Fiftieth Anniversary As The Executive Director Of The Rice Museum.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor Jim Fitch Upon The Occasion Of His Fiftieth Anniversary As The Executive Director Of The Rice Museum.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 27-40-120, Relating To The Residential Landlord Tenant Act Exclusions, So As To Exempt Certain Tenancies From The Act; By Adding Section 45-2-65 So As To Provide For Certain Rights For Owners To Demand A Tenant's Removal; By Adding Article 1 To Chapter 37, Title 27 So As To Provide For The Ejectment Of Persons Other Than Tenants; And By Adding Sections 16-11-785, 16-11-790, And 16-11-795 So As To Provide For Certain Penalties.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 27-40-120, Relating To The Residential Landlord Tenant Act Exclusions, So As To Exempt Certain Tenancies From The Act; By Adding Section 45-2-65 So As To Provide For Certain Rights For Owners To Demand A Tenant's Removal; By Adding Article 1 To Chapter 37, Title 27 So As To Provide For The Ejectment Of Persons Other Than Tenants; And By Adding Sections 16-11-785, 16-11-790, And 16-11-795 So As To Provide For Certain Penalties.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate The York Comprehensive High School Male And Female Strength Teams, Coaches, And School Officials On An Outstanding Season And To Honor Them For Winning The 2025-2026 South Carolina Class Aaaa State Championships.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate The York Comprehensive High School Male And Female Strength Teams, Coaches, And School Officials On An Outstanding Season And To Honor Them For Winning The 2025-2026 South Carolina Class Aaaa State Championships.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "pregnancy Center Autonomy And Rights Of Expression (care) Act" By Adding Chapter 141 To Title 44 So As To Provide Pregnancy Centers Certain Protections From Government Regulation To Ensure Their Ability To Provide Services Consistent With Their Life-affirming Operating Principles; To Create A Private Right Of Action For Equitable Relief And Monetary Damages For Violation Of A Provision Of The Chapter; And For Other Purposes.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "pregnancy Center Autonomy And Rights Of Expression (care) Act" By Adding Chapter 141 To Title 44 So As To Provide Pregnancy Centers Certain Protections From Government Regulation To Ensure Their Ability To Provide Services Consistent With Their Life-affirming Operating Principles; To Create A Private Right Of Action For Equitable Relief And Monetary Damages For Violation Of A Provision Of The Chapter; And For Other Purposes.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "tenant Protection Act Of 2026" By Adding Section 12-37-3137 So As To Provide A Property Tax Exemption Limiting The Increase In Property Tax Value Following An Assessable Transfer Of Interest.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "tenant Protection Act Of 2026" By Adding Section 12-37-3137 So As To Provide A Property Tax Exemption Limiting The Increase In Property Tax Value Following An Assessable Transfer Of Interest.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 23-9-130 So As To Define "mobile Food Unit," To Allow Any Organized Fire Department In This State To Conduct Inspections Of Mobile Food Units, And To Require The State Fire Marshall To Produce A Certificate To Demonstrate Compliance With This Section.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 23-9-130 So As To Define "mobile Food Unit," To Allow Any Organized Fire Department In This State To Conduct Inspections Of Mobile Food Units, And To Require The State Fire Marshall To Produce A Certificate To Demonstrate Compliance With This Section.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Decentralized Autonomous Organization Act" By Adding Chapter 58 To Title 33 So As To Provide Requirements For Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, Including Organization, Governance, Liability For Members, And Dissolution.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Decentralized Autonomous Organization Act" By Adding Chapter 58 To Title 33 So As To Provide Requirements For Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, Including Organization, Governance, Liability For Members, And Dissolution.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 6-1-320, Relating To Millage Rate Increase Limitations, So As To Allow A Municipality Without An Operating Millage On January 1, 2025, Or A Municipality That Incorporates After January 1, 2025, To Impose An Operating Millage And To Impose Limitations.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 6-1-320, Relating To Millage Rate Increase Limitations, So As To Allow A Municipality Without An Operating Millage On January 1, 2025, Or A Municipality That Incorporates After January 1, 2025, To Impose An Operating Millage And To Impose Limitations.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "proxy Advisor Transparency Act" By Adding Article 9 To Chapter 5, Title 39 So As To Require Proxy Advisors To Issue Specified Disclosures When Making Certain Recommendations Without Relying On A Written Financial Analysis; And To Provide That A Violation Of This Article Is A Deceptive Trade Practice Subject To The Investigatory And Enforcement Powers Of The Attorney General, As Well As A Private Right Of Action By Any Aggrieved Person.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "proxy Advisor Transparency Act" By Adding Article 9 To Chapter 5, Title 39 So As To Require Proxy Advisors To Issue Specified Disclosures When Making Certain Recommendations Without Relying On A Written Financial Analysis; And To Provide That A Violation Of This Article Is A Deceptive Trade Practice Subject To The Investigatory And Enforcement Powers Of The Attorney General, As Well As A Private Right Of Action By Any Aggrieved Person.
Express Strong Support For The Big Homie Lil Homie Mentoring Program And Its Mission To Uplift And Empower Youth Through Meaningful Mentorship; To Encourage Community Members, Local Leaders, Businesses, And Organizations To Partner With, Volunteer For, And Invest In The Success Of The Program; And To Encourage The Exploration Of Opportunities To Provide Resources, Visibility, And Institutional Support To Expand The Outreach And Impact Of The Program.
Express Strong Support For The Big Homie Lil Homie Mentoring Program And Its Mission To Uplift And Empower Youth Through Meaningful Mentorship; To Encourage Community Members, Local Leaders, Businesses, And Organizations To Partner With, Volunteer For, And Invest In The Success Of The Program; And To Encourage The Exploration Of Opportunities To Provide Resources, Visibility, And Institutional Support To Expand The Outreach And Impact Of The Program.
Recognize And Honor Dr. John T. Mccoy, Pastor Of Nazareth Baptist Church In Rock Hill, And To Congratulate Him For Twenty-seven Years Of Meaningful Ministry And Service To The Congregation And The Community.
Recognize And Honor Dr. John T. Mccoy, Pastor Of Nazareth Baptist Church In Rock Hill, And To Congratulate Him For Twenty-seven Years Of Meaningful Ministry And Service To The Congregation And The Community.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The South Carolina Adventure Route For Its Contributions To Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, And The Promotion Of South Carolina's Natural Beauty, And To Express Support For Responsible Adventure Travel And Motorcycling Throughout The State.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The South Carolina Adventure Route For Its Contributions To Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, And The Promotion Of South Carolina's Natural Beauty, And To Express Support For Responsible Adventure Travel And Motorcycling Throughout The State.
Recognize Sam Stockton In His Battle With Batten Disease And To Declare June 9, 2026, As "batten Disease Awareness Day" In South Carolina In Order To Bring Statewide Attention To This Rare And Devastating Condition.
Recognize Sam Stockton In His Battle With Batten Disease And To Declare June 9, 2026, As "batten Disease Awareness Day" In South Carolina In Order To Bring Statewide Attention To This Rare And Devastating Condition.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 33-31-1709 So As To Establish Neutral Principles Of Law Governing The Ownership, Transfer, And Release Of Trust Interests In Real Property Of Local Churches Disaffiliating With State Or National Religious Organizations Which Asserts A Trust Interest In The Real Property In Certain Circumstances.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 33-31-1709 So As To Establish Neutral Principles Of Law Governing The Ownership, Transfer, And Release Of Trust Interests In Real Property Of Local Churches Disaffiliating With State Or National Religious Organizations Which Asserts A Trust Interest In The Real Property In Certain Circumstances.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 9-11-90, Relating To The Effect Of Restoring Beneficiary To Service, So As To Increase The Amount Of Time A Beneficiary Must Be Retired Before Returning To Work From Thirty To Ninety Days And To Remove The Earnings Limitation.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 9-11-90, Relating To The Effect Of Restoring Beneficiary To Service, So As To Increase The Amount Of Time A Beneficiary Must Be Retired Before Returning To Work From Thirty To Ninety Days And To Remove The Earnings Limitation.
Provide That Each Member Of The Hampton County Transportation Committee Shall Receive One Hundred Dollars For Each Meeting At Which He Is In Attendance And That The Chairman Shall Receive One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars, And To Provide That The Chairman Shall Not Approve Such Payments More Than Eighteen Times Each Fiscal Year.
Provide That Each Member Of The Hampton County Transportation Committee Shall Receive One Hundred Dollars For Each Meeting At Which He Is In Attendance And That The Chairman Shall Receive One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars, And To Provide That The Chairman Shall Not Approve Such Payments More Than Eighteen Times Each Fiscal Year.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Cadet Joshua Prince For Winning The 2026 Marine Corps And All-service Jrotc National Air Rifle Championships.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Cadet Joshua Prince For Winning The 2026 Marine Corps And All-service Jrotc National Air Rifle Championships.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-104-20, Relating To The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program, So As To Add The Classic Learning Test As An Approved Assessment For Receiving Scholarships; By Amending Section 59-149-50, Relating To The Life Scholarship, So As To Amend The Qualifications For A Life Scholarship To Include Act And Clt Scores; And By Amending Section 59-26-20, Relating To The Duties Of The State Board Of Education And Commission On Higher Education, So As To Amend The Definition Of "talented And Qualified Resident" To Include Act And Clt Scores.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-104-20, Relating To The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program, So As To Add The Classic Learning Test As An Approved Assessment For Receiving Scholarships; By Amending Section 59-149-50, Relating To The Life Scholarship, So As To Amend The Qualifications For A Life Scholarship To Include Act And Clt Scores; And By Amending Section 59-26-20, Relating To The Duties Of The State Board Of Education And Commission On Higher Education, So As To Amend The Definition Of "talented And Qualified Resident" To Include Act And Clt Scores.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 23-1-235 So As To Define Terms Related To License Plate Reader Systems, To Provide That Only Certain Entities May Use An Automatic License Plate Reader System, And To Provide Guidelines For The Ways In Which Information Obtained Through The System May Be Used By Law Enforcement; And By Adding Section 57-3-786 So As To Authorize The Department Of Transportation To Permit Certain Cameras Used By Governmental Entities On Non-interstate Highway Rights-of-way.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 23-1-235 So As To Define Terms Related To License Plate Reader Systems, To Provide That Only Certain Entities May Use An Automatic License Plate Reader System, And To Provide Guidelines For The Ways In Which Information Obtained Through The System May Be Used By Law Enforcement; And By Adding Section 57-3-786 So As To Authorize The Department Of Transportation To Permit Certain Cameras Used By Governmental Entities On Non-interstate Highway Rights-of-way.