H4610

American Sign Language Symbol Act

Chamber Passed·4/1/26

Designates the "I Love You" hand gesture as the official American Sign Language symbol of South Carolina.

The South Carolina State American Sign Language Symbol Act designates the "I Love You" hand gesture as the official American Sign Language symbol of South Carolina. The gesture, which involves extending the thumb, index finger, and pinky while folding the middle and ring fingers, is recognized for its cultural and historical significance. The act mandates the South Carolina Arts Commission and the State Historic Preservation Office to recognize existing sculptures of the gesture and encourage new public art installations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 110–0 · Apr 1
Current
Family and Veterans Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Passage Of Bill

110 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Not Voting

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

House E.P.W. Full Committee

Mar 3

12:00 AM

House E.P.W. K-12 Subcommittee

History

Apr 1

House

Read third time and sent to Senate

Apr 1

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Apr 1

Senate

Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services