H4566

Censure of House member

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Censures Representative Stephen Frank for insulting and offensive statements made to colleagues.

The bill formally censures Representative Stephen Frank for making insulting, insensitive, and offensive statements to colleagues, violating House decorum rules. The statements, which implied colleagues were "retarded" and "functionally retarded," are considered personal attacks and are prohibited under House rules. The censure is authorized by the South Carolina Constitution and House rules.

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Ethics Committee
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History

Jan 13

House

Introduced

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Ethics

Dec 16, 2025

House

Prefiled