S.1030

The Right to Bear Arms

Introduced·3/18/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina S1030 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to affirm the fundamental right to keep and bear arms.

South Carolina S1030 proposes an amendment to Section 20, Article I of the state constitution to clarify that every citizen has the fundamental right to keep and bear arms. The amendment specifies that this right shall not be infringed by international treaties or laws that violate the United States Constitution. It also states that any restriction on this right shall be subject to strict scrutiny. The proposed amendment will be voted on by qualified electors at the next general election.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Mar 25

11:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 822, 877, 1030, 4188

History

Mar 18

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Mar 18

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary