H5115

Legal tender, gold and silver

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Establishes gold and silver specie as legal tender in South Carolina.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to add Article 17 to Chapter 1 of Title 1, making gold and silver specie legal tender in the state. It specifies that the specie must be marked with its weight and purity and may include a refiner or mint identifier. The Comptroller General is authorized to establish electronic systems for transactions, contract with vendors, and adopt rules to implement the act. The act does not restrict electronic transfers of gold and silver specie or apply to federal currency.

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Ways and Means Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Feb 24

House

Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: Harris

Feb 5

House

Introduced and read first time

Feb 5

House

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means