H5277

Prohibit Legal Representation Funding for Unlawfully Present Individuals

Introduced·2/26/26
Introduced Text

Prohibits state and local government funds from being used for legal representation of non-citizens unlawfully present in the U.S.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to prohibit the use of state and local government funds for the legal representation of individuals who are not U.S. citizens or who are unlawfully present in the United States. This includes funding for immigration proceedings and appeals. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 26

House

Introduced and read first time

Feb 26

House

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means