H4615

Economic Development Incentives

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina H4615 prohibits entities hiring H-1B or OPT visa holders from receiving state economic development incentives.

South Carolina H4615 amends the state code to prevent entities hiring individuals with H-1B or Optional Practical Training (OPT) visas from receiving various state economic development incentives. These incentives include business tax credits, infrastructure credits, property rehabilitation and housing credits, conservation credits, energy conservation and alternative energy credits, sales tax exemptions, property tax exemptions, and fee in lieu of property tax agreements. The act takes effect on July 1, 2027.

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Ways and Means Committee
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History

Jan 20

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means