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
Provide That In Addition To The Matters Which May Be Considered By The General Assembly After May 8, 2025, Pursuant To The Sine Die Resolution For The 2025 Legislative Session As Passed By The General Assembly, Legislation Relating To Parental Rights Also May Be Introduced, Received, And Considered By Each Body Of The General Assembly Prior To Sine Die Adjournment Including, But Not Limited To, Concurrence, Nonconcurrence, And Appointment Of Conferees; Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Conference And Free Conference Reports; And Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Any Vetoes, If Applicable.
Provide That In Addition To The Matters Which May Be Considered By The General Assembly After May 8, 2025, Pursuant To The Sine Die Resolution For The 2025 Legislative Session As Passed By The General Assembly, Legislation Relating To Parental Rights Also May Be Introduced, Received, And Considered By Each Body Of The General Assembly Prior To Sine Die Adjournment Including, But Not Limited To, Concurrence, Nonconcurrence, And Appointment Of Conferees; Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Conference And Free Conference Reports; And Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Any Vetoes, If Applicable.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor Gospel Music Star Jason Crabb For His Outstanding Professional Accomplishments And His Example Of Faith.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor Gospel Music Star Jason Crabb For His Outstanding Professional Accomplishments And His Example Of Faith.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 39-73-10, Relating To State Commodity Code Definitions, So As To Provide That The Administrator Of The State Commodity Code Be The South Carolina Attorney General; By Amending Section 39-73-40, Relating To Transactions Where Prohibition Is Not Applicable, So As To Add An Agent Or Investment Advisor Representative As Individuals Subject To An Order To Deny, Suspend, Or Revoke A Person's License; By Amending Section 39-73-60, Relating To Prohibited Acts, So As To Replace Section 39-73-310 With Section 39-73-30; By Amending Section 39-73-80, Relating To State Securities Laws, So As To Make Conforming Changes; By Amending Section 39-73-315, Relating To Administrator Actions To Prevent Violations Or Imminent Violations, So As To Provide That The Administrator Can Issue An Order Related To Any Action That May Violate This Chapter; By Amending Section 39-73-320, Relating To Legal, Equitable, And Special Remedies Available To A Court For Enforcement, So As To Provide That The Administrator May Maintain An Action In The Richland County Court Of Common Pleas; By Amending Section 39-73-325, Relating To Penalties For Violations, So As To Provide That The Administrator May Refer Violations To The Appropriate Division Of The Attorney General's Office Or Other Authority; By Amending Section 39-73-330, Relating To The Administration Of This Chapter, So As To Make Conforming Changes; By Amending Section 39-73-340, Relating To The Authority To Promulgate Regulations, Forms, And Orders, So As To Make Conforming Changes; By Amending Section 39-73-350, Relating To The Applicability Of Sections 39-73-20, 39-73-50, And 39-73-60 To Persons Who Sell, Buy, Or Offer To Sell Or Buy Commodities In This State, So As To Provide Guidelines For Applicable Radio And Television Communications; By Amending Section 39-73-360, Relating To Judicial Review, So As To Provide Guidelines; By Amending Section 39-73-370, Relating To Defense In A Case Based On Failure To Make Physical Delivery, So As To Make Conforming Changes; By Adding Section 39-73-375 So As To Provide That The Attorney General May Retain Funds From Fines And Penalties To Offset Relevant Expenses; By Adding Section 39-73-400 So As To Provide For Severability Of This Chapter; And By Repealing Section 39-73-355 Relating To Administrative Proceedings.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 39-73-10, Relating To State Commodity Code Definitions, So As To Provide That The Administrator Of The State Commodity Code Be The South Carolina Attorney General; By Amending Section 39-73-40, Relating To Transactions Where Prohibition Is Not Applicable, So As To Add An Agent Or Investment Advisor Representative As Individuals Subject To An Order To Deny, Suspend, Or Revoke A Person's License; By Amending Section 39-73-60, Relating To Prohibited Acts, So As To Replace Section 39-73-310 With Section 39-73-30; By Amending Section 39-73-80, Relating To State Securities Laws, So As To Make Conforming Changes; By Amending Section 39-73-315, Relating To Administrator Actions To Prevent Violations Or Imminent Violations, So As To Provide That The Administrator Can Issue An Order Related To Any Action That May Violate This Chapter; By Amending Section 39-73-320, Relating To Legal, Equitable, And Special Remedies Available To A Court For Enforcement, So As To Provide That The Administrator May Maintain An Action In The Richland County Court Of Common Pleas; By Amending Section 39-73-325, Relating To Penalties For Violations, So As To Provide That The Administrator May Refer Violations To The Appropriate Division Of The Attorney General's Office Or Other Authority; By Amending Section 39-73-330, Relating To The Administration Of This Chapter, So As To Make Conforming Changes; By Amending Section 39-73-340, Relating To The Authority To Promulgate Regulations, Forms, And Orders, So As To Make Conforming Changes; By Amending Section 39-73-350, Relating To The Applicability Of Sections 39-73-20, 39-73-50, And 39-73-60 To Persons Who Sell, Buy, Or Offer To Sell Or Buy Commodities In This State, So As To Provide Guidelines For Applicable Radio And Television Communications; By Amending Section 39-73-360, Relating To Judicial Review, So As To Provide Guidelines; By Amending Section 39-73-370, Relating To Defense In A Case Based On Failure To Make Physical Delivery, So As To Make Conforming Changes; By Adding Section 39-73-375 So As To Provide That The Attorney General May Retain Funds From Fines And Penalties To Offset Relevant Expenses; By Adding Section 39-73-400 So As To Provide For Severability Of This Chapter; And By Repealing Section 39-73-355 Relating To Administrative Proceedings.
Provide That In Addition To The Matters Which May Be Considered By The General Assembly After May 8, 2025, Pursuant To The Sine Die Resolution For The 2025 Legislative Session As Passed By The General Assembly, Bills Relating To Closed Partisan Primaries Also May Be Introduced, Received, And Considered By Each Body Of The General Assembly Prior To Sine Die Adjournment Including, But Not Limited To, Concurrence, Nonconcurrence, And Appointment Of Conferees; Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Conference And Free Conference Reports; And Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Any Vetoes, If Applicable.
Provide That In Addition To The Matters Which May Be Considered By The General Assembly After May 8, 2025, Pursuant To The Sine Die Resolution For The 2025 Legislative Session As Passed By The General Assembly, Bills Relating To Closed Partisan Primaries Also May Be Introduced, Received, And Considered By Each Body Of The General Assembly Prior To Sine Die Adjournment Including, But Not Limited To, Concurrence, Nonconcurrence, And Appointment Of Conferees; Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Conference And Free Conference Reports; And Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Any Vetoes, If Applicable.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "protections From Abortion-inducing Drugs Act" By Adding Article 8 To Chapter 41, Title 44 So As To Prohibit The Manufacturing, Possession, Distribution, Mailing, Transporting, Delivering, Or Providing Of Abortion-inducing Drugs In This State Or Engaging In Conduct That Would Make A Person An Accomplice To The Prohibited Conduct, With Exceptions; To Define Terms; To Authorize Qui Tam Actions For Violation Of The Provisions Of The Article; And For Other Purposes.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "protections From Abortion-inducing Drugs Act" By Adding Article 8 To Chapter 41, Title 44 So As To Prohibit The Manufacturing, Possession, Distribution, Mailing, Transporting, Delivering, Or Providing Of Abortion-inducing Drugs In This State Or Engaging In Conduct That Would Make A Person An Accomplice To The Prohibited Conduct, With Exceptions; To Define Terms; To Authorize Qui Tam Actions For Violation Of The Provisions Of The Article; And For Other Purposes.
Authorize The South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Youth Legislative Conference To Use The Chamber Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives For Its Annual State House Meeting On Friday, October 31, 2025. However, The Chamber May Not Be Used If The House Is In Session Or The Chamber Is Otherwise Unavailable.
Authorize The South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Youth Legislative Conference To Use The Chamber Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives For Its Annual State House Meeting On Friday, October 31, 2025. However, The Chamber May Not Be Used If The House Is In Session Or The Chamber Is Otherwise Unavailable.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize May 8, 2025, As "national Guard Day" In South Carolina And To Recognize And Honor The Many Sacrifices And Valuable Contributions The South Carolina National Guard Makes To Protect The Freedom, Democracy, And Security Of Our State And Nation.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize May 8, 2025, As "national Guard Day" In South Carolina And To Recognize And Honor The Many Sacrifices And Valuable Contributions The South Carolina National Guard Makes To Protect The Freedom, Democracy, And Security Of Our State And Nation.
Recognize And Commend Tiffanyj For Her Exceptional Community Service And To Celebrate The Twelfth And Final Beauty, You Are Boot Camp, Which Has Shaped The Lives Of So Many Young Girls Across The Southeast.
Recognize And Commend Tiffanyj For Her Exceptional Community Service And To Celebrate The Twelfth And Final Beauty, You Are Boot Camp, Which Has Shaped The Lives Of So Many Young Girls Across The Southeast.
Declare Thursday, May 8, 2025, As "national Guard Day" In South Carolina And To Recognize And Honor The Many Sacrifices And Valuable Contributions The South Carolina National Guard Makes To Protect The Freedom, Democracy, And Security Of Our State And Nation.
Declare Thursday, May 8, 2025, As "national Guard Day" In South Carolina And To Recognize And Honor The Many Sacrifices And Valuable Contributions The South Carolina National Guard Makes To Protect The Freedom, Democracy, And Security Of Our State And Nation.
Recognize And Honor The Heathwood Hall Episcopal School Boys Track And Field Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2025 South Carolina Independent School Association Division 1 State Championship Title.
Recognize And Honor The Heathwood Hall Episcopal School Boys Track And Field Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2025 South Carolina Independent School Association Division 1 State Championship Title.
Formally Censure Representative John R. Mccravy Iii, For Statements Made In Violation Of Rule 3.6, Rules Of The House Of Representatives, Regarding Decorum And Under The Authority Of Section 12, Article Iii Of The Constitution Of The State Of South Carolina, 1895.
Formally Censure Representative John R. Mccravy Iii, For Statements Made In Violation Of Rule 3.6, Rules Of The House Of Representatives, Regarding Decorum And Under The Authority Of Section 12, Article Iii Of The Constitution Of The State Of South Carolina, 1895.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 54-3-10, Relating To The State Ports Authority's Board Membership, So As To Provide That At Least One Of The Members Must Be A Resident Of Berkeley, Charleston, Or Dorchester County.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 54-3-10, Relating To The State Ports Authority's Board Membership, So As To Provide That At Least One Of The Members Must Be A Resident Of Berkeley, Charleston, Or Dorchester County.
Repeal Act 21 Of 1959, As Amended, Relating To The Horry County Police Commission.
Repeal Act 21 Of 1959, As Amended, Relating To The Horry County Police Commission.
Set By Special Order H. 3752, Relating To The Social Work Interstate Compact Act; S. 74, Relating To Warrants And Subpoenas For Certain Electronic Communications; S. 136, Relating To Expungement Of Certain Prior Handgun Possession Convictions; And S. 28, Relating To The Obscene Visual Represenations Of Child Sexual Abuse, For Immediate Consideration, Thursday, May 8, 2025, Immediately Upon Adoption Of The Special Order Resolution.
Set By Special Order H. 3752, Relating To The Social Work Interstate Compact Act; S. 74, Relating To Warrants And Subpoenas For Certain Electronic Communications; S. 136, Relating To Expungement Of Certain Prior Handgun Possession Convictions; And S. 28, Relating To The Obscene Visual Represenations Of Child Sexual Abuse, For Immediate Consideration, Thursday, May 8, 2025, Immediately Upon Adoption Of The Special Order Resolution.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 63 To Title 48 Entitled "odor Management" So As To Define Terms, Establish A Process For Verifiable Odor Complaints, Require The Bureau Chief Of The Bureau Of Air Quality Of The Department Of Environmental Services To Investigate Complaints If Certain Conditions Are Met, To Require A Facility Owner To Develop And Submit An Odor Management Plan, When Required, And To Provide Exemptions And Penalties.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 63 To Title 48 Entitled "odor Management" So As To Define Terms, Establish A Process For Verifiable Odor Complaints, Require The Bureau Chief Of The Bureau Of Air Quality Of The Department Of Environmental Services To Investigate Complaints If Certain Conditions Are Met, To Require A Facility Owner To Develop And Submit An Odor Management Plan, When Required, And To Provide Exemptions And Penalties.
Congratulate And Honor The Members Of National Convention Of Gospel Choirs And Choruses-orangeburg Upon The Occasion Of Their Fiftieth Anniversary.
Congratulate And Honor The Members Of National Convention Of Gospel Choirs And Choruses-orangeburg Upon The Occasion Of Their Fiftieth Anniversary.
Provide That In Addition To The Matters Which May Be Considered By The General Assembly After May 8, 2025, Pursuant To The Sine Die Resolution For The 2025 Legislative Session As Passed By The General Assembly, Bills Relating To Immigration Also May Be Introduced, Received, And Considered By Each Body Of The General Assembly Prior To Sine Die Adjournment Including, But Not Limited To, Concurrence, Nonconcurrence, And Appointment Of Conferees; Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Conference And Free Conference Reports; And Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Any Vetoes, If Applicable.
Provide That In Addition To The Matters Which May Be Considered By The General Assembly After May 8, 2025, Pursuant To The Sine Die Resolution For The 2025 Legislative Session As Passed By The General Assembly, Bills Relating To Immigration Also May Be Introduced, Received, And Considered By Each Body Of The General Assembly Prior To Sine Die Adjournment Including, But Not Limited To, Concurrence, Nonconcurrence, And Appointment Of Conferees; Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Conference And Free Conference Reports; And Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Any Vetoes, If Applicable.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 7-5-35 So As To Require County Boards Of Voter Registration And Elections To Maintain Certain Records That Must Be Provided, Upon Request, To Qualified Electors Free Of Charge; By Adding Section 7-13-870 So As To Establish Certain Inherent Rights Of Observation With Regards To Election Processes For Every Citizen Of This State; By Adding Section 7-13-880 So As To Establish Certain Inventory Record-keeping Protocols And Chain Of Custody Requirements For Voting System Components And Other Systems, Equipment, Materials, Or Devices Used In Election-related Processes; By Adding Section 7-13-1180 So As To Conduct Postelection Audits In Which All Votes Cast Are Hand Counted; And By Adding Section 7-13-1455 So As To Provide Actions And Protocols That Must Be Taken When There Is A Discrepancy Between Postelection Audit Results And Tabulated Vote Counts That Equals Or Exceeds A Certain Amount.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 7-5-35 So As To Require County Boards Of Voter Registration And Elections To Maintain Certain Records That Must Be Provided, Upon Request, To Qualified Electors Free Of Charge; By Adding Section 7-13-870 So As To Establish Certain Inherent Rights Of Observation With Regards To Election Processes For Every Citizen Of This State; By Adding Section 7-13-880 So As To Establish Certain Inventory Record-keeping Protocols And Chain Of Custody Requirements For Voting System Components And Other Systems, Equipment, Materials, Or Devices Used In Election-related Processes; By Adding Section 7-13-1180 So As To Conduct Postelection Audits In Which All Votes Cast Are Hand Counted; And By Adding Section 7-13-1455 So As To Provide Actions And Protocols That Must Be Taken When There Is A Discrepancy Between Postelection Audit Results And Tabulated Vote Counts That Equals Or Exceeds A Certain Amount.
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Bridge Over Twelve Mile River On South Carolina Highway 183 In Pickens County "general Andrew Pickens Bridge" And Erect Appropriate Signs Or Markers At This Location Containing These Words.
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Bridge Over Twelve Mile River On South Carolina Highway 183 In Pickens County "general Andrew Pickens Bridge" And Erect Appropriate Signs Or Markers At This Location Containing These Words.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 63-9-780, Relating In Part To Mutual Consent Registries, So As To Create An Exception For The Release Of The Identity Of The Biological Parent And Other Adoption-related Information To An Adult Adoptee If The Biological Parent Is Deceased.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 63-9-780, Relating In Part To Mutual Consent Registries, So As To Create An Exception For The Release Of The Identity Of The Biological Parent And Other Adoption-related Information To An Adult Adoptee If The Biological Parent Is Deceased.
Declare Energy Burden A Crisis In South Carolina, To Call For Immediate Attention And Action To Address Energy Affordability Challenges, And To Recognize September 24, 2025, As "south Carolina Energy Justice Day."
Declare Energy Burden A Crisis In South Carolina, To Call For Immediate Attention And Action To Address Energy Affordability Challenges, And To Recognize September 24, 2025, As "south Carolina Energy Justice Day."
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 9-1-1790, Relating To The Earnings Limitation Upon Return To Covered Employment In The South Carolina Retirement System, So As To Provide That The Earnings Limitation Does Not Apply In Certain Instances; And By Amending Section 9-11-90, Relating To The Earnings Limitation Upon Return To Covered Employment In The South Carolina Police Officers Retirement System, So As To Provide That The Earnings Limitation Does Not Apply In Certain Instances.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 9-1-1790, Relating To The Earnings Limitation Upon Return To Covered Employment In The South Carolina Retirement System, So As To Provide That The Earnings Limitation Does Not Apply In Certain Instances; And By Amending Section 9-11-90, Relating To The Earnings Limitation Upon Return To Covered Employment In The South Carolina Police Officers Retirement System, So As To Provide That The Earnings Limitation Does Not Apply In Certain Instances.
Recognize And Honor King George, A Rising Force In Blues Music And To Welcome Him To Myrtle Beach To Perform In Live Concert With Money Train.
Recognize And Honor King George, A Rising Force In Blues Music And To Welcome Him To Myrtle Beach To Perform In Live Concert With Money Train.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Frank Ladson Of Sumter County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To His Loving Family And His Many Friends.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Frank Ladson Of Sumter County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To His Loving Family And His Many Friends.
Provide That In Addition To The Matters Which May Be Considered By The General Assembly After May 8, 2025, Pursuant To The Sine Die Resolution For The 2025 Legislative Session As Passed By The General Assembly, H. 4262 Relating To Restricting, Regulating, Or Prohibiting Mrna Gene Therapies Also May Be Introduced, Received, And Considered By Each Body Of The General Assembly Prior To Sine Die Adjournment Including, But Not Limited To, Concurrence, Nonconcurrence, And Appointment Of Conferees; Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Conference And Free Conference Reports; And Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Any Vetoes, If Applicable.
Provide That In Addition To The Matters Which May Be Considered By The General Assembly After May 8, 2025, Pursuant To The Sine Die Resolution For The 2025 Legislative Session As Passed By The General Assembly, H. 4262 Relating To Restricting, Regulating, Or Prohibiting Mrna Gene Therapies Also May Be Introduced, Received, And Considered By Each Body Of The General Assembly Prior To Sine Die Adjournment Including, But Not Limited To, Concurrence, Nonconcurrence, And Appointment Of Conferees; Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Conference And Free Conference Reports; And Receipt, Consideration, And Disposition Of Any Vetoes, If Applicable.