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 Enacting The "consumer Protections In Interactions With Artificial Intelligence Systems Act" By Adding Chapter 31 To Title 37 So As To, Among Other Things, Prohibit Algorithmic Discrimination Arising From The Use Of High-risk Artificial Intelligence Systems.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "consumer Protections In Interactions With Artificial Intelligence Systems Act" By Adding Chapter 31 To Title 37 So As To, Among Other Things, Prohibit Algorithmic Discrimination Arising From The Use Of High-risk Artificial Intelligence Systems.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-5-120, Relating To Qualifications For Voter Registration, So As To Provide That Only Citizens Of This State And Of The United States May Register To Vote; And By Amending Section 7-5-675, Relating To Voter Registration Cards, So As To Prohibit Issuing Voter Registration Cards To Persons Who Are Not United States Citizens.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-5-120, Relating To Qualifications For Voter Registration, So As To Provide That Only Citizens Of This State And Of The United States May Register To Vote; And By Amending Section 7-5-675, Relating To Voter Registration Cards, So As To Prohibit Issuing Voter Registration Cards To Persons Who Are Not United States Citizens.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Dr. William "bill" Manning Of Abbeville And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Dr. William "bill" Manning Of Abbeville And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 8-13-1300, Relating To Definitions, So As To Provide Definitions For "election Communication" And "independent Expenditure Committee"; And By Adding Section 8-13-1375 So As To Establish Disclosure Requirements For Election Communications By Independent Expenditure Committees.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 8-13-1300, Relating To Definitions, So As To Provide Definitions For "election Communication" And "independent Expenditure Committee"; And By Adding Section 8-13-1375 So As To Establish Disclosure Requirements For Election Communications By Independent Expenditure Committees.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-9-460, Relating To Unlawful Entry Into The United States And Furthering Illegal Entry By Or Avoidance Of Detection Of Undocumented Aliens, So As To Eliminate Certain Exceptions, And To Establish That Persons Shall Not Be In Violation If They Provide Assistance Or Services Without The Intent To Further Unlawful Entry Or Avoid Detection By Authorities, Or As Required By Federal Law.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-9-460, Relating To Unlawful Entry Into The United States And Furthering Illegal Entry By Or Avoidance Of Detection Of Undocumented Aliens, So As To Eliminate Certain Exceptions, And To Establish That Persons Shall Not Be In Violation If They Provide Assistance Or Services Without The Intent To Further Unlawful Entry Or Avoid Detection By Authorities, Or As Required By Federal Law.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 34-3-900 So As To Define Terms Pertaining To The Financial Exploitation Of Eligible Adults And To Outline A Procedure For Establishing Emergency Contacts For Eligible Adults To Protect Eligible Adults From Financial Exploitation.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 34-3-900 So As To Define Terms Pertaining To The Financial Exploitation Of Eligible Adults And To Outline A Procedure For Establishing Emergency Contacts For Eligible Adults To Protect Eligible Adults From Financial Exploitation.
Declare March 9-13, 2026, As Beta Club Week In South Carolina And To Encourage All Citizens Of The Palmetto State To Learn More About, And Support, The National Beta Club, Whose Members Are Preparing Themselves To Be Better, More Responsible Citizens As They Provide Meaningful Service To Their Respective Schools And Communities.
Declare March 9-13, 2026, As Beta Club Week In South Carolina And To Encourage All Citizens Of The Palmetto State To Learn More About, And Support, The National Beta Club, Whose Members Are Preparing Themselves To Be Better, More Responsible Citizens As They Provide Meaningful Service To Their Respective Schools And Communities.
Congratulate Ware Shoals High School Of Greenwood School District 51 Upon The Occasion Of Its One Hundredth Anniversary; To Commend The School On Its Many Achievements Over The Past Century; And To Wish Its Students, Faculty, Administrators, And Alumni Well As They Continue To Hold High The Founding Standards Of Ware Shoals High School.
Congratulate Ware Shoals High School Of Greenwood School District 51 Upon The Occasion Of Its One Hundredth Anniversary; To Commend The School On Its Many Achievements Over The Past Century; And To Wish Its Students, Faculty, Administrators, And Alumni Well As They Continue To Hold High The Founding Standards Of Ware Shoals High School.
Declare The Month Of April 2026 As "teachers Insurance And Annuity Association Of America (tiaa) Month" In The State Of South Carolina And To Recognize The Importance Of Financial Literacy And Retirement Readiness For All South Carolinians.
Declare The Month Of April 2026 As "teachers Insurance And Annuity Association Of America (tiaa) Month" In The State Of South Carolina And To Recognize The Importance Of Financial Literacy And Retirement Readiness For All South Carolinians.
Honor The Fortieth Anniversary Of The Center For Educator Recruitment, Retention, And Advancement (cerra) In Recognition Of Its Impact On Public Education In South Carolina And Its Commitment To Advance Education Through Recruitment And Retention Efforts, And To Proclaim March 24, 2026, As "cerra Recognition And Celebration Day" In South Carolina.
Honor The Fortieth Anniversary Of The Center For Educator Recruitment, Retention, And Advancement (cerra) In Recognition Of Its Impact On Public Education In South Carolina And Its Commitment To Advance Education Through Recruitment And Retention Efforts, And To Proclaim March 24, 2026, As "cerra Recognition And Celebration Day" In South Carolina.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Article 5 Of Chapter 17, Title 47, Relating To Misrepresenting Products That Are Cell-cultured Meat, So As To Provide It Is Unlawful To Manufacture, Sell, Or Distribute Artificial Or Cell-cultivated Food Products In This State, To Make A Technical Change, To Provide Additional Penalties For Violations Of This Article, And To Provide The Department Of Agriculture May Promulgate Regulations To Implement The Provisions Of This Article.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Article 5 Of Chapter 17, Title 47, Relating To Misrepresenting Products That Are Cell-cultured Meat, So As To Provide It Is Unlawful To Manufacture, Sell, Or Distribute Artificial Or Cell-cultivated Food Products In This State, To Make A Technical Change, To Provide Additional Penalties For Violations Of This Article, And To Provide The Department Of Agriculture May Promulgate Regulations To Implement The Provisions Of This Article.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-36-90, Relating To The Definition Of Gross Proceeds Of Sales, So As To Exclude Amounts Paid By State And Local Governments For The Emergency Services Ip Network.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-36-90, Relating To The Definition Of Gross Proceeds Of Sales, So As To Exclude Amounts Paid By State And Local Governments For The Emergency Services Ip Network.
A Senate Resolution To Express The Gratitude Of The Members Of The South Carolina Senate For The Gold Medal Victories Of The United States Women's And Men's Hockey Teams At The 2026 Olympic Games In Milan, Italy, And To Congratulate Them On Their Success In Representing The Nation With Pride On The World Stage.
A Senate Resolution To Express The Gratitude Of The Members Of The South Carolina Senate For The Gold Medal Victories Of The United States Women's And Men's Hockey Teams At The 2026 Olympic Games In Milan, Italy, And To Congratulate Them On Their Success In Representing The Nation With Pride On The World Stage.
Approve Regulations Of The Department Of Natural Resources, Relating To Shellfish Permit Applications, Designated As Regulation Document Number 5439, Pursuant To The Provisions Of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 Of The South Carolina Code Of Laws.
Approve Regulations Of The Department Of Natural Resources, Relating To Shellfish Permit Applications, Designated As Regulation Document Number 5439, Pursuant To The Provisions Of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 Of The South Carolina Code Of Laws.
Congratulate Gary L. Stooksbury, Chief Executive Officer Of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement, To Express Profound Gratitude For His Thirty Years Of Distinguished Service To The State Of South Carolina, And To Extend Best Wishes For A Fulfilling And Rewarding Retirement.
Congratulate Gary L. Stooksbury, Chief Executive Officer Of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement, To Express Profound Gratitude For His Thirty Years Of Distinguished Service To The State Of South Carolina, And To Extend Best Wishes For A Fulfilling And Rewarding Retirement.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 26-1-100, Relating To The Regulation Of Notarial Fees, So As To Increase The Maximum Fees To Ten Dollars.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 26-1-100, Relating To The Regulation Of Notarial Fees, So As To Increase The Maximum Fees To Ten Dollars.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 42-1-560, Relating To The Notice Requirement For Filing A Third-party Action In A Workers' Compensation Claim, So As To Make The Filing Of A Notice Form Permissive.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 42-1-560, Relating To The Notice Requirement For Filing A Third-party Action In A Workers' Compensation Claim, So As To Make The Filing Of A Notice Form Permissive.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "nursing Home Virtual Visitation Act" By Adding Chapter 83 To Title 44 So As To Allow Residents Of Nursing Homes To Authorize The Installation And Use Of A Monitoring Device In Their Room, With Exceptions; To Provide Certain Protections From Civil Liability For Conduct Authorized By This Chapter; To Require Notice To Visitors And Other Residents Of The Use Of Monitoring Devices; And For Other Purposes; And By Amending Section 44-81-40, Relating To Rights Of Nursing Home Residents, So As To Add The Right To Use A Monitoring Device As A Right For Residents Of Nursing Homes.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "nursing Home Virtual Visitation Act" By Adding Chapter 83 To Title 44 So As To Allow Residents Of Nursing Homes To Authorize The Installation And Use Of A Monitoring Device In Their Room, With Exceptions; To Provide Certain Protections From Civil Liability For Conduct Authorized By This Chapter; To Require Notice To Visitors And Other Residents Of The Use Of Monitoring Devices; And For Other Purposes; And By Amending Section 44-81-40, Relating To Rights Of Nursing Home Residents, So As To Add The Right To Use A Monitoring Device As A Right For Residents Of Nursing Homes.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-150-385 So As To Create The Tuition Gap Scholarship Program For The Purpose Of Ensuring That Eligible Students Receiving Life Scholarships, Hope Scholarships, Or Palmetto Fellows Scholarships Have Their Remaining Tuition Costs Fully Covered During Any Semester In Which They Receive Such Scholarship Awards.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-150-385 So As To Create The Tuition Gap Scholarship Program For The Purpose Of Ensuring That Eligible Students Receiving Life Scholarships, Hope Scholarships, Or Palmetto Fellows Scholarships Have Their Remaining Tuition Costs Fully Covered During Any Semester In Which They Receive Such Scholarship Awards.
Recognize The Southern Area Of The Links, Incorporated Which Stands Ready To Partner With The South Carolina General Assembly And Other Policymakers, Agencies, And Community Organizations To Advance A Vision Of Food Equity, Health, And Justice For All Residents Of South Carolina.
Recognize The Southern Area Of The Links, Incorporated Which Stands Ready To Partner With The South Carolina General Assembly And Other Policymakers, Agencies, And Community Organizations To Advance A Vision Of Food Equity, Health, And Justice For All Residents Of South Carolina.
Honor The Life And Achievements Of Prominent Education Strategist, Business Executive, And Philanthropist Dr. Sakir Yavuz, Founder And President Of Atafom University International In Bangui, Central African Republic.
Honor The Life And Achievements Of Prominent Education Strategist, Business Executive, And Philanthropist Dr. Sakir Yavuz, Founder And President Of Atafom University International In Bangui, Central African Republic.
A Senate Resolution To Express Profound Sorrow Upon The Passing Of Laura Lorine Patterson Huggins And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Many Friends.
A Senate Resolution To Express Profound Sorrow Upon The Passing Of Laura Lorine Patterson Huggins And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Many Friends.
Honor And Recognize Khali Gallman On Her Outstanding Service To The Midlands Community And The Creation Of 803 Day, A Weekend-long Celebration Of The Midlands, Symbolizing Unity, Pride, And The Vibrant Spirit Of The Area.
Honor And Recognize Khali Gallman On Her Outstanding Service To The Midlands Community And The Creation Of 803 Day, A Weekend-long Celebration Of The Midlands, Symbolizing Unity, Pride, And The Vibrant Spirit Of The Area.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-1-355 So As To Provide A Minimum Wage Scale For Public School Support Staff, To Require Publication Of The Minimum Wage Scale By The State Department Of Education, And To Provide Means For Redress; And To Make The Provisions Of This Act Effective July 1, 2026.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-1-355 So As To Provide A Minimum Wage Scale For Public School Support Staff, To Require Publication Of The Minimum Wage Scale By The State Department Of Education, And To Provide Means For Redress; And To Make The Provisions Of This Act Effective July 1, 2026.
Approve Regulations Of The Department Of Natural Resources, Relating To Wildlife Management Area Regulations; Turkey Hunting Rules And Seasons, Designated As Regulation Document Number 5441, Pursuant To The Provisions Of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 Of The South Carolina Code Of Laws.
Approve Regulations Of The Department Of Natural Resources, Relating To Wildlife Management Area Regulations; Turkey Hunting Rules And Seasons, Designated As Regulation Document Number 5441, Pursuant To The Provisions Of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 Of The South Carolina Code Of Laws.