H4801

Public Assistance

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina H4801 exempts individuals convicted of certain drug-related offenses from federal eligibility restrictions for public assistance.

South Carolina H4801 amends the state code to exempt individuals convicted of specific drug-related offenses from federal restrictions on eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Family Independence Program. This means that individuals in South Carolina convicted of these offenses will not be barred from receiving public assistance benefits under federal law. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Ways and Means Committee
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History

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

Dec 16, 2025

House

Prefiled