H4787

Clerks of Court

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina H4787 prohibits clerks of court from recording deeds conveying real property to the Chinese Communist Party or the People's Republic.

South Carolina H4787 amends the state code to prevent clerks of court or registers of deeds from recording any deed that conveys title or ownership interest in real property to the Chinese Communist Party, the People's Republic of China, or any citizen of those entities. Deeds recorded in violation of this provision are declared invalid. The act includes definitions for "Chinese Communist Party" and "People's Republic of China," encompassing all related agencies, institutions, and political subdivisions. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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History

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Dec 16, 2025

House

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