S.0703

Municipality May Require County Approval to Annex

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Municipalities can require county approval before annexing property under South Carolina law.

The bill amends South Carolina law to allow municipalities to require county governing body approval before initiating annexation procedures for property within the county. This change is intended to ensure that municipalities and counties can coordinate on annexations, potentially avoiding disputes. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 10, 2025

Senate

Prefiled