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 So As To Enact The "south Carolina Fostering Futures Act" By Adding Article 11 To Chapter 111, Title 59, So As To Require Public Institutions Of Higher Education To Waive Tuition And Fees For Certain Current And Former Foster Youth; To Provide Eligibility Criteria And Limits; And To Require Institutional Support And Reporting.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "south Carolina Fostering Futures Act" By Adding Article 11 To Chapter 111, Title 59, So As To Require Public Institutions Of Higher Education To Waive Tuition And Fees For Certain Current And Former Foster Youth; To Provide Eligibility Criteria And Limits; And To Require Institutional Support And Reporting.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Ebony F. Bowers Of Lexington And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Many Friends.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Ebony F. Bowers Of Lexington And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Many Friends.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-3-600, Relating To Assault And Battery Offenses, So As To Provide That Assault And Battery Of A High And Aggravated Nature Occurs When A Person Threatens, Intimidates, Harasses, Stalks, Or Otherwise Injures A Federal, State, Or Local Law Enforcement Officer Or Corrections Officer; A Healthcare Professional, Healthcare Worker, Or An Emergency Response Employee; Or An Educational Professional During Or Because Of The Person's Official Duties.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-3-600, Relating To Assault And Battery Offenses, So As To Provide That Assault And Battery Of A High And Aggravated Nature Occurs When A Person Threatens, Intimidates, Harasses, Stalks, Or Otherwise Injures A Federal, State, Or Local Law Enforcement Officer Or Corrections Officer; A Healthcare Professional, Healthcare Worker, Or An Emergency Response Employee; Or An Educational Professional During Or Because Of The Person's Official Duties.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "forming Open And Robust University Minds (forum) Act" By Adding Chapter 148 To Title 59 So As To Define Necessary Terms, To Provide Measures To Protect Expressions By Students And Student Organizations In Certain Places On The Campuses Of Public Institutions Of Higher Learning In This State, To Provide Related Requirements For Policies And Procedures, To Provide Specific Responsibilities Of Public Institutions Of Higher Learning, And To Provide Means Of Redress For Violations Of This Act, Among Other Things.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "forming Open And Robust University Minds (forum) Act" By Adding Chapter 148 To Title 59 So As To Define Necessary Terms, To Provide Measures To Protect Expressions By Students And Student Organizations In Certain Places On The Campuses Of Public Institutions Of Higher Learning In This State, To Provide Related Requirements For Policies And Procedures, To Provide Specific Responsibilities Of Public Institutions Of Higher Learning, And To Provide Means Of Redress For Violations Of This Act, Among Other Things.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-29-250 So As To Prohibit School Districts From Requiring Teachers To Assign A Minimum Grade Or Score That Exceeds The Student's Actual Performance.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-29-250 So As To Prohibit School Districts From Requiring Teachers To Assign A Minimum Grade Or Score That Exceeds The Student's Actual Performance.
Amend Rule 5.16 Of The Rules Of The House Of Representatives, Relating To Immediate Consideration Of Resolutions, So As To Provide That A House Or Concurrent Resolution Concerning Sine Die Adjournment Shall Be Referred To The Rules Committee, And If The Resolution Is Reported Out Favorably From The Rules Committee, It Shall Receive Immediate Consideration; And To Amend Rule 5.19, Relating To Debate On Particular Questions Before The House And Their Respective Time Limits, So As To Provide That If A Member Accepts Questions During The Member's Speech, The Member May Not Thereafter Refuse To Accept Questions, And Such Refusal Shall Result In The Termination Of The Member's Allotted Time.
Amend Rule 5.16 Of The Rules Of The House Of Representatives, Relating To Immediate Consideration Of Resolutions, So As To Provide That A House Or Concurrent Resolution Concerning Sine Die Adjournment Shall Be Referred To The Rules Committee, And If The Resolution Is Reported Out Favorably From The Rules Committee, It Shall Receive Immediate Consideration; And To Amend Rule 5.19, Relating To Debate On Particular Questions Before The House And Their Respective Time Limits, So As To Provide That If A Member Accepts Questions During The Member's Speech, The Member May Not Thereafter Refuse To Accept Questions, And Such Refusal Shall Result In The Termination Of The Member's Allotted Time.
Extend The Privilege Of The Floor Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives To The South Carolina State University Football Team Of Orangeburg County With The Team Coaches, At A Date And Time To Be Determined By The Speaker, For The Purpose Of Being Recognized And Commended For Capturing The 2025 National Historically Black Colleges And Universities' Championship Title.
Extend The Privilege Of The Floor Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives To The South Carolina State University Football Team Of Orangeburg County With The Team Coaches, At A Date And Time To Be Determined By The Speaker, For The Purpose Of Being Recognized And Commended For Capturing The 2025 National Historically Black Colleges And Universities' Championship Title.
Recognize And Honor Brian Hucks, Varsity Head Baseball Coach At Lexington High School, And To Congratulate Him Upon Being Inducted Into The South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association Hall Of Fame, Class Of 2025.
Recognize And Honor Brian Hucks, Varsity Head Baseball Coach At Lexington High School, And To Congratulate Him Upon Being Inducted Into The South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association Hall Of Fame, Class Of 2025.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-1-315 So As To Provide Each Public Elementary, Middle, Or Secondary School In This State Shall Display In A Conspicuous Place In Each Classroom Of The School A Poster Or Framed Copy Of The Ten Commandments That Meets Certain Specified Requirements, And To Provide For The Acquisition Of Such Posters And Donations Of Surplus Posters.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-1-315 So As To Provide Each Public Elementary, Middle, Or Secondary School In This State Shall Display In A Conspicuous Place In Each Classroom Of The School A Poster Or Framed Copy Of The Ten Commandments That Meets Certain Specified Requirements, And To Provide For The Acquisition Of Such Posters And Donations Of Surplus Posters.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-1-440, Relating To Penalties For Driving Without A License, So As To Increase The Penalties For Driving Without A License And Make Conforming Changes.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-1-440, Relating To Penalties For Driving Without A License, So As To Increase The Penalties For Driving Without A License And Make Conforming Changes.
Recognize And Commend Leonardo Drs For Its Significant Investment In South Carolina, Its Contributions To National Defense, And Its Support Of The United States Navy's Shipbuilding And Submarine Programs.
Recognize And Commend Leonardo Drs For Its Significant Investment In South Carolina, Its Contributions To National Defense, And Its Support Of The United States Navy's Shipbuilding And Submarine Programs.
Recognize And Commend The Cadets And Coach Of The Lower Richland High School Army Jrotc Drill Team For Their Outstanding Performance And To Congratulate Them For Their Many Accomplishments In The 2025-2026 School Year.
Recognize And Commend The Cadets And Coach Of The Lower Richland High School Army Jrotc Drill Team For Their Outstanding Performance And To Congratulate Them For Their Many Accomplishments In The 2025-2026 School Year.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Reverend Dr. Lillie A. Burgess Of Richland County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Church Members And To Her Many Friends.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Reverend Dr. Lillie A. Burgess Of Richland County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Church Members And To Her Many Friends.
Recognize And Honor Sharon B. Brown Harriott For Her Leadership, Service, And Outstanding Contributions To The State Of South Carolina.
Recognize And Honor Sharon B. Brown Harriott For Her Leadership, Service, And Outstanding Contributions To The State Of South Carolina.
Congratulate Gail Gingrey Upon The Occasion Of Her Fifty Years Of Dedicated Service As A Realtor In South Carolina And To Wish Her Continued Happiness And Fulfillment In The Years Ahead.
Congratulate Gail Gingrey Upon The Occasion Of Her Fifty Years Of Dedicated Service As A Realtor In South Carolina And To Wish Her Continued Happiness And Fulfillment In The Years Ahead.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 39-1-100 So As To Provide That Certain Manufacturers' Warranties On Heating, Ventilation, And Air-conditioning Systems Automatically Transfer To New Owners In The Event Of A Transfer Of The Real Property.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 39-1-100 So As To Provide That Certain Manufacturers' Warranties On Heating, Ventilation, And Air-conditioning Systems Automatically Transfer To New Owners In The Event Of A Transfer Of The Real Property.
Commemorate The Fortieth Anniversary Of The Tragic Explosion Of The Challenger Space Shuttle, And To Remember The Annual Designation Of October 21 As "ronald Mcnair Day" In South Carolina.
Commemorate The Fortieth Anniversary Of The Tragic Explosion Of The Challenger Space Shuttle, And To Remember The Annual Designation Of October 21 As "ronald Mcnair Day" In South Carolina.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 8-31-10 So As To Create The "prohibition Of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Act"; By Adding Section 8-31-20 So As To Provide That Funds Appropriated By The State Must Not Be Obligated Or Expended For A County, Municipality, City, Public Service District, Special Purpose District, Special Tax District, Or Any Type Of Political Subdivision Determined By A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction To Be A Sanctuary Jurisdiction; By Adding Section 8-31-30 So As To Authorize The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division To Publish The Immigration Compliance Report And For The State Treasurer To Withhold Disbursements From The Local Government Fund To Any County Or Municipality Not Certified As Compliant In The Report; By Amending Section 17-15-10, Relating To A Person Charged With A Noncapital Offense May Be Released On His Own Recognizance, So As To Provide That An Illegal Alien Detained By A Local Or State Law Enforcement Agency Not Be Released Into The Community, But Held Until Transferred To The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement; And By Amending Section 17-15-30, Relating To Matters To Be Considered In Determining Conditions Of Release, So As To Provide For An Alien Unlawfully Present In The United States That The Provisions Of Section 17-15-10(c) Be Followed.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 8-31-10 So As To Create The "prohibition Of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Act"; By Adding Section 8-31-20 So As To Provide That Funds Appropriated By The State Must Not Be Obligated Or Expended For A County, Municipality, City, Public Service District, Special Purpose District, Special Tax District, Or Any Type Of Political Subdivision Determined By A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction To Be A Sanctuary Jurisdiction; By Adding Section 8-31-30 So As To Authorize The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division To Publish The Immigration Compliance Report And For The State Treasurer To Withhold Disbursements From The Local Government Fund To Any County Or Municipality Not Certified As Compliant In The Report; By Amending Section 17-15-10, Relating To A Person Charged With A Noncapital Offense May Be Released On His Own Recognizance, So As To Provide That An Illegal Alien Detained By A Local Or State Law Enforcement Agency Not Be Released Into The Community, But Held Until Transferred To The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement; And By Amending Section 17-15-30, Relating To Matters To Be Considered In Determining Conditions Of Release, So As To Provide For An Alien Unlawfully Present In The United States That The Provisions Of Section 17-15-10(c) Be Followed.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Pamela J. Broughton Of Greenville County On The Occasion Of Her Retirement And To Honor Her For Her Forty-one Years Of Dedicated Service At Prisma Health's Pediatric Hematology And Oncology Center.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Pamela J. Broughton Of Greenville County On The Occasion Of Her Retirement And To Honor Her For Her Forty-one Years Of Dedicated Service At Prisma Health's Pediatric Hematology And Oncology Center.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 16-5-5 So As To Define Person, Funding Entity, And Riot; By Amending Section 16-5-90, Relating To Preservation Of Property Owner's Right Of Action Against Participants In Mob Or Riot Resulting In Damage To Property, So As To Include Actions Against A Funding Entity And Establish A Funding Entity Is Responsible For Damages To Property; By Amending Section 16-5-130, Relating To Penalties For Instigating, Aiding, Or Participating In Riot, So As To Include Funding Or Providing Materials As Part Of Offense; By Amending Section 16-5-140, Relating To Enforcement Of Chapter, So As To Permit The Attorney General, Solicitors, Or Their Designees To Institute Proceedings Against Funding Entities Under Section 17-25-322; And By Amending Section 16-7-20, Relating To Powers Of Law Enforcement Officers, So As To Permit Law Enforcement Officers Called To Duty By The Governor Under Section 1-3-450 Due To Riot Or Unlawful Assemblage To Use Dye Or Paint To Identify A Person That May Be Charged Under Section 16-5-130.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 16-5-5 So As To Define Person, Funding Entity, And Riot; By Amending Section 16-5-90, Relating To Preservation Of Property Owner's Right Of Action Against Participants In Mob Or Riot Resulting In Damage To Property, So As To Include Actions Against A Funding Entity And Establish A Funding Entity Is Responsible For Damages To Property; By Amending Section 16-5-130, Relating To Penalties For Instigating, Aiding, Or Participating In Riot, So As To Include Funding Or Providing Materials As Part Of Offense; By Amending Section 16-5-140, Relating To Enforcement Of Chapter, So As To Permit The Attorney General, Solicitors, Or Their Designees To Institute Proceedings Against Funding Entities Under Section 17-25-322; And By Amending Section 16-7-20, Relating To Powers Of Law Enforcement Officers, So As To Permit Law Enforcement Officers Called To Duty By The Governor Under Section 1-3-450 Due To Riot Or Unlawful Assemblage To Use Dye Or Paint To Identify A Person That May Be Charged Under Section 16-5-130.
A Senate Resolution To Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina Senate Upon The Passing Of Reverend Dr. Lillie A. Burgess Of Richland County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Church Members And To Her Many Friends.
A Senate Resolution To Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina Senate Upon The Passing Of Reverend Dr. Lillie A. Burgess Of Richland County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Church Members And To Her Many Friends.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "school Crossing Guard Protection And Certification Act"; By Amending Section 56-5-740, Relating To Obedience To Authorized Persons Directing Traffic, So As To Provide This Section Also Applies To Certified Uniformed Adult School Crossing Guards, To Establish A Certified Uniformed Adult School Crossing Guard Program; By Adding Article 49 To Chapter 5, Title 56 So As To Provide That It Is Unlawful To Endanger Or Injure A Certified Uniformed Adult School Crossing Guard, And Provide Penalties; And By Amending Section 56-1-720, Relating To The System Established To Assign Points Against A Person's Driving Record For Various Motor Vehicle Violations, So As To Provide Endangerment Of A Crossing Guard Is A Four-point Violation.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "school Crossing Guard Protection And Certification Act"; By Amending Section 56-5-740, Relating To Obedience To Authorized Persons Directing Traffic, So As To Provide This Section Also Applies To Certified Uniformed Adult School Crossing Guards, To Establish A Certified Uniformed Adult School Crossing Guard Program; By Adding Article 49 To Chapter 5, Title 56 So As To Provide That It Is Unlawful To Endanger Or Injure A Certified Uniformed Adult School Crossing Guard, And Provide Penalties; And By Amending Section 56-1-720, Relating To The System Established To Assign Points Against A Person's Driving Record For Various Motor Vehicle Violations, So As To Provide Endangerment Of A Crossing Guard Is A Four-point Violation.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 12-6-3830 So As To Allow An Income Tax Credit For A Timber Casualty Loss In A Federally Declared Disaster Area Resulting From Hurricane Helene; And By Amending Section 12-6-1140, Relating To Deductions From Individual Taxable Income So As To Allow A Deduction For Payments Received From Certain Disaster Relief Agencies Resulting From Hurricane Helene.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 12-6-3830 So As To Allow An Income Tax Credit For A Timber Casualty Loss In A Federally Declared Disaster Area Resulting From Hurricane Helene; And By Amending Section 12-6-1140, Relating To Deductions From Individual Taxable Income So As To Allow A Deduction For Payments Received From Certain Disaster Relief Agencies Resulting From Hurricane Helene.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "social Media Public Service Announcement And Youth Mental Health Act" By Adding Chapter 16 To Title 44 So As To Require Social Media Platforms Operating In The State Of South Carolina To Display Office Of Mental Health Public Service Announcements Regarding The Dangers Of Social Media Use By Children And Teens; To Establish Certain Reporting Requirements; To Create Penalties For Noncompliance; And For Other Purposes.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "social Media Public Service Announcement And Youth Mental Health Act" By Adding Chapter 16 To Title 44 So As To Require Social Media Platforms Operating In The State Of South Carolina To Display Office Of Mental Health Public Service Announcements Regarding The Dangers Of Social Media Use By Children And Teens; To Establish Certain Reporting Requirements; To Create Penalties For Noncompliance; And For Other Purposes.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 58-7-10, Relating To The Rights, Powers, And Privileges Of Eminent Domain Vested With Telegraph And Telephone Companies That Are Conferred On Pipeline Companies So As To Provide That The Power Of Eminent Domain Does Not Extend To Private, For-profit Pipeline Companies, Including Publicly Traded For-profit Companies, That Are Not Defined Within This Title As A Public Utility.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 58-7-10, Relating To The Rights, Powers, And Privileges Of Eminent Domain Vested With Telegraph And Telephone Companies That Are Conferred On Pipeline Companies So As To Provide That The Power Of Eminent Domain Does Not Extend To Private, For-profit Pipeline Companies, Including Publicly Traded For-profit Companies, That Are Not Defined Within This Title As A Public Utility.